Narvalos

A gentle, bittersweet slice of arrival, where dashed expectations slowly give way to small human warmth.

Directed by

Bilel Chikri

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Bellamine Abdelmalek, Walid Afkir

Overview

Ali, a young Moroccan student, arrives to study in France and has to stay with his cousin Mo for a few days before starting university. He will not land in the Paris of his dreams but in the suburb of Clichy-Montfermeil in Seine-Saint-Denis. Disillusionment will give way to beautiful, touching and singular encounters in the heart of a neighborhood with great diversity.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, earnest and light. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Immigration, identity, family, friendship

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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