This is a film that focuses on the living conditions of Muslim immigrants in Europe. The protagonist Ahmed, a devout Muslim, was influenced by extremism and attempted to kill his Arabic female teacher because he thought the woman was "impure". After entering the juvenile detention center, he still tried his best to achieve his goals. Until he accidentally fell and said to his teacher, please forgive me, I was not sure whether he really changed his mind. Maybe this is the uncertainty about extreme Muslims expressed by the main creator. During the viewing process, I always had a doubt, what made a fourteen-fifteen-year-old, at an age full of curiosity about the world, have such a devout belief in Muslims? The film ultimately didn't answer my question. Looking at the French juvenile correctional system, one-on-one precise counseling, various forms of activities, respect for humanity and privacy, etc., I can see an equal and inclusive social environment for immigrants. The director of this film used the method of hand-held follow-up shooting, natural light and live sound pickup to reflect the real environment of the story. Because of the first-class technology, this method did not bring any discomfort to the viewing. Although it can't be compared with the bright saturation of Bicycle Teenager (another work of the director), the effect is the same. Teenagers who lack family care are always on the verge of crime.
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