La Petite Jerusalem (2005)

Set in the suburban Paris neighbourhood of Sarcelles, known as 'Little Jerusalem' due to its large Jewish population, the film focuses on 18-year-old student Laura (Valette) as she tries to reconcile all the conflicting influences and feelings to which study and experience have introduced her. Religion, philosophy, romantic love and sensual desire all vie for the heart and mind of this smart, serious teenage girl in this skilfully balanced debut feature from writer-director Karin Albou. (Kino International)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Karin Albou
Written By: Karin Albou
Starring: Aurore Clément, Elsa Zylberstein, Bruno Todeschini, François Marthouret, Michaël Cohen, Fanny Valette, Saïda Bekkouche, Hedi Tillette de Clermont-Tonnerre, Salah Teskouk, Sonia Tahar
AKA: Little Jerusalem
Country: France