Mariam
Synopsis
The year is 2004. France has passed a law banning religious symbols in public schools. Mariam, born in France to Arab parents, recently began to wear the hijab after performing the hajj with her grandmother. At the start of the academic year, she pretends the new law does not exist, as she does not want to acknowledge it and so be forced to make a decision. To complicate matters, Karim, a popular young Arab boy in school, starts paying attention to her and she develops a powerful crush on him. While her fellow veiled classmates argue with teachers about their desire to keep wearing the hijab, and her parents argue about her wearing hers, Mariam dreams of Karim, despite her best friend Sophia’s warning that he is not serious. Things come to a head when the deadline for removing the hijab or facing expulsion falls the same week Mariam sees Karim with another girl.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Dubai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Faizah Ambah
- Screenplay & Story
- Faizah Ambah
- Original Title
- Mariam
- Country of Origin
- France, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Bizibi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Faizah Ambah
Faizah Ambah
Tristan Tortuyaux
Antoine Rodet
Jérôme Bleitrach
Department Leadership Roster
Faizah Ambah
Director
Faizah Ambah
Writer
Jérôme Bleitrach
Producer
Tristan Tortuyaux
Director of Photography
Antoine Rodet
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mariam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mariam about?
The year is 2004. France has passed a law banning religious symbols in public schools. Mariam, born in France to Arab parents, recently began to wear the hijab after performing the hajj with her grandmother. At the start of the academic year, she pretends the new law does not exist, as she does not want to acknowledge it and so be forced to make a decision. To complicate matters, Karim, a popular young Arab boy in school, starts paying attention to her and she develops a powerful crush on him. While her fellow veiled classmates argue with teachers about their desire to keep wearing the hijab, and her parents argue about her wearing hers, Mariam dreams of Karim, despite her best friend Sophia’s warning that he is not serious. Things come to a head when the deadline for removing the hijab or facing expulsion falls the same week Mariam sees Karim with another girl.
Who directed Mariam?
Mariam was directed by Faizah Ambah.
Who stars in Mariam?
The principal cast of Mariam includes Oulaya Amamra, Lou Levy, Ahmed Hafiene, Louka Masset, Soumaye Bocoum.
When was Mariam released and how long is it?
Mariam was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 45m.