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Braids

2000 · 93 min

A somber, socially conscious drama that immerses you in the struggles of a family facing injustice in Tangier.

Overview: Amin is a teenage boy who lives with his two sisters, Kenza and Saida, in Tangier. Tragedy strikes when Saida is raped by the son of the man Kenza works for as a maid. The father threatens the girl not to press any charges against his son since he is running for elections.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Justice, family, power, class
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: justice
family
power
class
trauma
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild