La petite dernière

Fatima, a 17-year-old French-Algerian Muslim woman navigating her identity, faith, and emerging lesbian desires as she moves from the suburbs to study in Paris, exploring new freedoms while clashing with family expectations and traditional norms. The film follows her journey to reconcile her religious upbringing with her burgeoning sexuality, especially after falling in love with another woman, Ji-Na, leading to a deep internal conflict about self-acceptance and belonging.

Best Female Newcomer — Nadia Melliti — César Awards 2026
Best Performance by an Actress (Nadia Melliti) – Cannes Film Festival – 2025

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