The Little Sister

La Petite dernière

In Hafsia Herzi’s drama, French-Algerian teen Fatima navigates her nascent sexuality, Muslim identity and her family’s expectations for her life.

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Credits

  • Director-screenwriter

    Hafsia Herzi

  • With

    Nadia Melliti, Park Ji-min, Amina Ben Mohamed

  • France-Germany 2025. 107min

  • Courtesy of

    mk2

  • Language

    French

    With English subtitles

Introduction

Fatima’s journey from closeted teen to experimental adult sees her moving from the Paris outskirts to study in the city, navigating secret hook-ups with women, new friendships and the passions of her first relationship. Nadia Melliti won the Best Actress prize in Cannes for her compelling performance here – it’s impossible to take your eyes off her.

Grace Barber-Plentie

Supported by Mishcon de Reya.

Content advice

Contains scenes of nudity and sex.

Contains flashing images.

How to book

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