Les Sandales blanches
Synopsis
It all begins in the early 60s, in a slum just outside Paris inhabited by Algerian immigrants. Malika is 5, and her mum has just bought her a brand-new pair of sandals. They're so white that the little girl can't keep her eyes off them, and doesn't see the reversing truck. Then begin years of hospital, operations, suffering and struggle. Years far from her family, during which the little Muslim girl, in the hands of Catholic nurses and nuns, discovers music and singing at mass. From that point on, fighting the racism of French society as well as the enduring prejudices of her own community, Malika follows her dream and moves mountains to become the woman everyone will one day call "the diva of the ghetto".
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Release History & Theatrical Window
France 2
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Faure
- Screenplay & Story
- Malika Bellaribi-Le Moal, Christian Faure, Mikael Ollivier
- Original Title
- Les Sandales blanches
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- France Télévisions, Eloa Prod
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Faure
Malika Bellaribi-Le Moal, Christian Faure, Mikael Ollivier
France Zobda, Jean-Louis Monthieux
Department Leadership Roster
France Zobda
Producer
Jean-Louis Monthieux
Producer
Christian Faure
Director
Christian Faure
Writer
Mikael Ollivier
Writer
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What is Les Sandales blanches about?
It all begins in the early 60s, in a slum just outside Paris inhabited by Algerian immigrants. Malika is 5, and her mum has just bought her a brand-new pair of sandals. They're so white that the little girl can't keep her eyes off them, and doesn't see the reversing truck. Then begin years of hospital, operations, suffering and struggle. Years far from her family, during which the little Muslim girl, in the hands of Catholic nurses and nuns, discovers music and singing at mass. From that point on, fighting the racism of French society as well as the enduring prejudices of her own community, Malika follows her dream and moves mountains to become the woman everyone will one day call "the diva of the ghetto".
Who directed Les Sandales blanches?
Les Sandales blanches was directed by Christian Faure.
Who stars in Les Sandales blanches?
The principal cast of Les Sandales blanches includes Amel Bent, Naidra Ayadi, Mhamed Arezki, Stéphane Rideau, Théo Frilet.
When was Les Sandales blanches released and how long is it?
Les Sandales blanches was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Is Les Sandales blanches based on a book or true story?
Les Sandales blanches is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Malika Bellaribi-Le Moal".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Les Sandales blanches?
Les Sandales blanches holds official age classifications: FR: TP.