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Released in Belgium in 2023, Amal is a film about immigration, integration, and acceptance and it’s coming to San Francisco Bay Area movie theaters in August 2025 for a limited time.
As part of the International Film Showcase, the award-winning drama directed by Jawad Rhalib will be shown at the Orinda Theatre from August 1-7, 2025, then at the Vallejo Empress on August 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., and finally, at the Jarvis Conservatory in Napa on August 16, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Synopsis of Amal
From the International Film Showcase: “The film navigates difficult conversations surrounding Muslim immigration and integration into European culture. It follows Amal, a French teacher in a Brussels high school, as she encourages her students to cultivate a passion for reading, defend freedom of expression, and promote acceptance of others. But her outspokenness upsets some students and colleagues tied to Islamic extremism. Despite this, Amal stands her ground, especially when she helps one of her students suspected of being homosexual, who has been attacked, harassed, and threatened.”
Watch the trailer
About the International Film Showcase
The International Film Showcase, an arm of the Lamorinda Film and Entertainment Foundation (LFEF), began in January 2011 presenting (for one week a month) a local area premiere of an acclaimed international film not available on home media or television. 🎞 Visit the International Film Showcase website for tickets and showtimes.
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Fascinating plot! “Amal” sounds like a neat film worth watching for its commentary on race and religion.
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I think so, too, and from what I see in the trailer, it shows how some educators really care about their students and go above and beyond, which is inspiring.
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