Latifa: A Fighting Heart

2017 1h 31m FR

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5.8

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★5.8TMDB · 4

Documentary

Synopsis

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After her son is killed in a terrorist attack, French-Moroccan Latifa becomes an influential activist striving to prevent such attacks. In this documentary, we follow Latifa as she travels France with unstinting energy, discussing integration, racism and of course Islam. Emotions at times run high.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Latifa Ibn Ziaten

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Olivier Peyon
Writers: Olivier Peyon, Cyril Brody
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Fabien Kourtzer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 6

DIRECTOR

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Editor Lizi Gelber shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6647068 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Olivier Peyon directs. Fabien Kourtzer scores. Lizi Gelber cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Original score by Fabien Kourtzer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Lizi Gelber shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5IMDB entry: tt6647068 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.