Salvation Army
L'Armée du Salut
Synopsis
Abdellah is a young gay man navigating the sexual, racial and political climate of Morocco. Growing up in a large family in a working-class neighborhood, Abdellah is caught between a distant father, an authoritarian mother, an older brother whom he adores and a handful of predatory older men, in a society that denies his homosexuality.
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Salvation Army - Official US Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 23, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abdellah Taïa
- Screenplay & Story
- Abdellah Taïa
- Original Title
- L'Armée du Salut
- Country of Origin
- France, Morocco
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Pelléas, Les Films de Pierre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abdellah Taïa
Abdellah Taïa
Agnès Godard
Françoise Tourmen
Marie-Ange Luciani
Department Leadership Roster
Françoise Tourmen
Editor
Abdellah Taïa
Director
Abdellah Taïa
Screenplay
Agnès Godard
Director of Photography
Marie-Ange Luciani
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salvation Army
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What is Salvation Army about?
Abdellah is a young gay man navigating the sexual, racial and political climate of Morocco. Growing up in a large family in a working-class neighborhood, Abdellah is caught between a distant father, an authoritarian mother, an older brother whom he adores and a handful of predatory older men, in a society that denies his homosexuality.
Who directed Salvation Army?
Salvation Army was directed by Abdellah Taïa.
Who stars in Salvation Army?
The principal cast of Salvation Army includes Said Mrini, Karim Ait M'Hand, Amine Ennaji, Frédéric Landenberg, Guillaume Bonnier.
When was Salvation Army released and how long is it?
Salvation Army was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Is Salvation Army based on a book or true story?
Salvation Army is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Abdellah Taïa".