
A teenage girl lives with her grandmother and worries she will be removed by social services. She sets off to get adopted by someone she admires more than anything, one of the most powerful women in the world.
Directed by Maïmouna Doucouré, Hawa leans on a strong ensemble — Sania Halifa, Oumou Sangaré, Titouan Gerbier — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2022.
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A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults.
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