Zaineb Hates the Snow

2016 1h 34m FR

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 3

Documentary

Synopsis

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When her mother remarries and her newly blended family moves to Canada, a 9-year-old Tunisia girl's life takes a profound turn as she struggles to find her place and maintain her Muslim identity in a new land.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania
Writers: Kaouther Ben Hania
Languages: Arabic, French
Countries: France, Tunisia

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Arabic, French.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Tunisia.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, shot by Kaouther Ben Hania. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6041330 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Kaouther Ben Hania directs. Kaouther Ben Hania behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Tunisia. Dialogue in Arabic, French.

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1Released 10 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Arabic, French.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Tunisia.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, shot by Kaouther Ben Hania. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6IMDB entry: tt6041330 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.