Les Sandales blanches (2021)
It all begins in the early 60s, in a slum just outside Paris inhabited by Algerian immigrants. Malika is 5, and her mum has just bought her a brand-new pair of sandals. They're so white that the little girl can't keep her eyes off them, and doesn't see the reversing truck. Then begin years of hospital, operations, suffering and struggle. Years far from her family, during which the little Muslim girl, in the hands of Catholic nurses and nuns, discovers music and singing at mass. From that point on, fighting the racism of French society as well as the enduring prejudices of her own community, Malika follows her dream and moves mountains to become the woman everyone will one day call "the diva of the ghetto".
Director: Christian Faure
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: January 25, 2021
Cast
- Amel Bent - Malika
- Naidra Ayadi - Fatima
- Mhamed Arezki - Mohamed
- Stéphane Rideau - Christian
- Théo Frilet - Paul
- Laurence Joseph - Gabrielle
- Alicia Hava - Djamila
Screenplay
Production: France Télévisions, Eloa Prod
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Christian Faure
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Les Sandales blanches about?
- It all begins in the early 60s, in a slum just outside Paris inhabited by Algerian immigrants. Malika is 5, and her mum has just bought her a brand-new pair of sandals. They're so white that the little girl can't keep her eyes off them, and doesn't see the reversing truck. Then begin years of hospital, operations, suffering and struggle. Years far from her family, during which the little Muslim girl, in the hands of Catholic nurses and nuns, discovers music and singing at mass. From that point on, fighting the racism of French society as well as the enduring prejudices of her own community, Malika follows her dream and moves mountains to become the woman everyone will one day call "the diva of the ghetto".
- Who directed Les Sandales blanches?
- Les Sandales blanches was directed by Christian Faure.
- Who stars in Les Sandales blanches?
- Les Sandales blanches stars Amel Bent, Naidra Ayadi, Mhamed Arezki, Stéphane Rideau, Théo Frilet, Laurence Joseph.
- How long is Les Sandales blanches?
- Les Sandales blanches has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Les Sandales blanches?
- Les Sandales blanches is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Les Sandales blanches produced?
- Les Sandales blanches was produced in France.