Salvation Army

In the powerful and poignant "Salvation Army," Abdellah Taia directs his debut feature film, adapting his own autobiographical novel about a young Moroccan gay man navigating a society that denies his identity. With a distant father, a demanding mother, and an older brother he looks up to, Abdellah must find his way in a world that's both familiar and hostile. As he leaves for college in Geneva, he discovers freedom but also confronts the loss of his homeland. This critically acclaimed drama is a heart-wrenching coming-of-age story that explores the complexities of identity, family, and belonging.