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Aligned to the tradition of Mauritanian culture, young Verida’s impending arranged marriage means that she has to start a ritual of over-eating.
Subscribe NowAligned to the tradition of Mauritanian culture, young Verida’s impending arranged marriage means that she has to start a ritual of over-eating.
Subscribe NowAligned to the tradition of Mauritanian culture, young Verida’s impending arranged marriage means that she has to start gavage – a ritual of over-eating in order to gain a voluptuous body. Meal after meal, she feels increasingly estranged from her own body and starts to question her willful obedience to such rules.
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Panorama Award
Best First Feature Award Nominee
Best International Narrative Feature Nominee
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