Sofiane, the son of an Algerian ex-diplomat, has traveled extensively. Having settled in Lyon for his studies, he is the victim of an administrative decision and lives under the threat of deportation. In the hope of regularizing his situation, he agrees to work for a Muslim funeral home. Between parties, encounters and his job, Sofiane will discover himself on a journey of initiation that will lead him to build his own identity and gradually move towards adulthood.
About the Author
A graduate of London Film Scool, Karim Bensalah has directed several films, including Les Heures blanches, Chantier(s), Le secret de Fatima, to name a few. Director, screenwriter and actor, Karim Bensalah has received numerous awards for his films around the world (Sundance, Vaux en Velin, Festival de l'Outaouais, FESPACO, Dijon, Le Havre...). His short films have been broadcast on Arte and France 2.Also an actor in the theater, Karim has been working for over 10 years in image education projects throughout France in schools and associations.
