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Salvation Army

May 7, 2014 1h 22m 6.1/10 (35 votes)

Originally released in 2014. Salvation Army is a drama film. directed by Abdellah Taïa. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Said Mrini, Karim Ait M'Hand, and Amine Ennaji

Synopsis

Abdellah is a young gay man navigating the sexual, racial and political climate of Morocco. Growing up in a large family in a working-class neighborhood, Abdellah is caught between a distant father, an authoritarian mother, an older brother whom he adores and a handful of predatory older men, in a society that denies his homosexuality.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 7, 2014 11 years ago
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Runtime 1h 22m 82 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (35 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Les Films Pelléas
  • Les Films de Pierre

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salvation Army about?

Abdellah is a young gay man navigating the sexual, racial and political climate of Morocco. Growing up in a large family in a working-class neighborhood, Abdellah is caught between a distant father...

Who directed Salvation Army?

Salvation Army was directed by Abdellah Taïa.

How long is Salvation Army?

Salvation Army has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).

When was Salvation Army released?

Salvation Army was released on May 7, 2014 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Salvation Army?

The main cast of Salvation Army includes Said Mrini, Karim Ait M'Hand, Amine Ennaji, Frédéric Landenberg, Guillaume Bonnier.