Third chapter of a trilogy about Islamic traditions and modern identity in France. In a rundown industrial park, Mao, a Muslim boss, owns a company specializes in repairing trucks and pallets. His latest strategy is to convert an empty room into a mosque where the workers can pray. So he decides to open a mosque and designates the Imam without consulting the workforce.
Screenplay: Rabah Ameur-Zameche, Louise Thermes
Cinematography: Irina Lubtchansky
Editing: Nicolas Bancilhon
Music: Sylvain Rifflet
Sound: Nikolas Javelle, Bruno Auzet
Cast: Christian Milia Darmezin, Larmi Zekkour, Rabah Ameur-Zaimeche, Salim Amaeur-Zaimeche, Abel Jafri, Sylvain Roume
Prizes and selections:
Festival de Cannes 2007 (Quinzaine des Réalisateurs), Toronto International Film Festival 2008
Production:
Sarrazink Productions
(Paris, T / F +33 1 48574459; sarrazinkproductions@yahoo.fr)
Distribution:
Umedia
(Paris, T +33 1 48707307; F +33 1 49720427; www.umedia.fr)
8 Nov, 20.00 - Palazzo delle Esposizioni (Cinema)
9 Nov, 18.00 - Palazzo delle Esposizioni (Cinema)
14 Nov, 18.00 - Villa Medici