The Best Immigrant

A sharp, uneasy satire that turns a glitzy talent show into a pressure cooker of dread and moral compromise.

Created by

Christina Poppe, Raoul Groothuizen

Genres

Drama

Starring

Jennifer Heylen, Farouk Jomâa N. Ben Ali, Charlotte Timmers

Overview

When a far-right government comes to power in Belgium and starts to deport all people with a migration background, dance couple Soraya and Jamal see only one solution: participate in ‘The Best Immigrant’, a talent show with the main prize… a residence permit. Tarik, the coach they are assigned, participates in the show to avoid being deported himself, but struggles with his conscience. When he goes in search of the truth behind the show, he discovers a dark secret. While Soraya and Jamal dance for their lives, Tarik devises a plan to bring the truth out with their help.

How it feels

Satirical, dark, tense and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, race, immigration, media

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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