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202065 minPGdocumentary

Mami, La Moula

202065 minPGdocumentary

A woman escapes an abusive marriage and faces new challenges regarding her child's status while documenting her life changes with an iPhone.

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A woman escapes an abusive marriage and faces new challenges regarding her child's status while documenting her life changes with an iPhone.

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Anhar Salem

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Anhar Salem

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Fatima lives in a social house after escaping an abusive husband. In her early twenties, she worked as a cleaner while managing daily household tasks. Her life takes a turn when she seeks help and leaves her abusive situation. She faces new challenges regarding her child's status. Director Anhar filmed Fatima's story with an iPhone, capturing her experiences and emotions, as well as memories from her past as an ex-dancer in Algeria. The film runs for 65 minutes.

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