Underplayed Gems

Raï (1995)

Raï poster
Directed by
Thomas Gilou
Genre
drama film
Country
France
Runtime
1h 29m
Rated
U
Rating
5.6 of 10 from 28 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

In a housing project in a French suburb, a young woman navigates her life and relationships. The film portrays the struggles and everyday experiences of her community.

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What happens

Raï is a 1995 French film directed by Thomas Gilou. It won the Golden Leopard at the 1995 Locarno International Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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