Synopsis
Raised in a refugee camp in the West Bank while her mother was in prison, Walaa dreams of being a policewoman, wearing a uniform, avoiding marriage, and earning a salary. Despite discouragement from her family, Walaa applies - and gets in. But her own rebellious behavior and a complicated relationship with her mother are a challenge, as are the circumstances under which she lives. Following Walaa from 15 to 21, this first-ever look inside the Palestinian police academy brings us the story of a young woman navigating formidable obstacles, learning which rules to break and follow, and disproving the negative predictions from her surroundings and the world at large.
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Original language
Arabic
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Festival History
- Göteborg Film Festival 2019 generic
- Seattle International Film Festival 2019 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 2018 generic
- Edinburgh International Film Festival 2018 generic
- Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival 2018 generic ★ Special Jury Prize
- Melbourne International Film Festival 2018 generic - Feature
- Rome Independent Film Festival 2018 generic
