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201570 minGdocumentary

Raja, From Mellah

201570 minGdocumentary

A girl wins the prize for best female hope at the Venice festival and best actress at the Marrakech film festival after working with director Jacques Doillon.

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A girl wins the prize for best female hope at the Venice festival and best actress at the Marrakech film festival after working with director Jacques Doillon.

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Najat participates in the film Raja, directed by Jacques Doillon. Her role leads to significant recognition, including the prize for best female hope at the Venice Film Festival and best actress at the Marrakech Film Festival. These awards promise a brighter future for her. However, the reality of achieving happiness proves elusive. The documentary runs for 70 minutes and was released in 2015.

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