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Herzi's 'The Little Sister' Sparks French Awards Season

12/10/2025

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Hafsia Herzi, the director of The Little Sister, launches the French awards season after winning the Louis Delluc prize.
The coming-of-age story of a French-Algerian teenager exploring her sexuality has resonated with audiences, selling over 400,000 tickets in France.
Herzi faced threats and backlash during production due to LGBTQ themes.
She expressed pride in the film's reception and the support from critics.
The film is adapted from Fatima Daas's novel, which was complex to translate to screen.

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Story summary

Hafsia Herzi, the director of The Little Sister, launches the French awards season after winning the Louis Delluc prize.
The coming-of-age story of a French-Algerian teenager exploring her sexuality has resonated with audiences, selling over 400,000 tickets in France.
Herzi faced threats and backlash during production due to LGBTQ themes.
She expressed pride in the film's reception and the support from critics.
The film is adapted from Fatima Daas's novel, which was complex to translate to screen.