Mariam (2016)
The year is 2004. France has passed a law banning religious symbols in public schools. Mariam, born in France to Arab parents, recently began to wear the hijab after performing the hajj with her grandmother. At the start of the academic year, she pretends the new law does not exist, as she does not want to acknowledge it and so be forced to make a decision. To complicate matters, Karim, a popular young Arab boy in school, starts paying attention to her and she develops a powerful crush on him. While her fellow veiled classmates argue with teachers about their desire to keep wearing the hijab, and her parents argue about her wearing hers, Mariam dreams of Karim, despite her best friend Sophia’s warning that he is not serious. Things come to a head when the deadline for removing the hijab or facing expulsion falls the same week Mariam sees Karim with another girl.
Cast
- Oulaya Amamra - Mariam
- Lou Levy - Sophia
- Ahmed Hafiene - Le père
- Louka Masset - Karim
- Soumaye Bocoum - Fatimata
- Fadila Belkebla - Mariam' Stepmother
- Natalie Beder - The Teacher
- Ahmed Afiene - Mariam's Father
- Éric Herson-Macarel
Screenplay
Themes
Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
high school, muslim, hijab
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mariam about?
- The year is 2004. France has passed a law banning religious symbols in public schools. Mariam, born in France to Arab parents, recently began to wear the hijab after performing the hajj with her grandmother. At the start of the academic year, she pretends the new law does not exist, as she does not want to acknowledge it and so be forced to make a decision. To complicate matters, Karim, a popular young Arab boy in school, starts paying attention to her and she develops a powerful crush on him. While her fellow veiled classmates argue with teachers about their desire to keep wearing the hijab, and her parents argue about her wearing hers, Mariam dreams of Karim, despite her best friend Sophia’s warning that he is not serious. Things come to a head when the deadline for removing the hijab or facing expulsion falls the same week Mariam sees Karim with another girl.
- Who directed Mariam?
- Mariam was directed by Faizah Ambah.
- Who stars in Mariam?
- Mariam stars Oulaya Amamra, Lou Levy, Ahmed Hafiene, Louka Masset, Soumaye Bocoum, Fadila Belkebla.
- How long is Mariam?
- Mariam has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is Mariam?
- Mariam is a Drama film.
- Where was Mariam produced?
- Mariam was produced in France, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Mariam?
- The themes of Mariam include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.