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Moroccan director Jawad Ghaleb fights extremism in his film “Amal”

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Welcome to Thaqafa e Soura on Al-Adid Al-Yawm, where the Moroccan director Jawad Ghaleb was hosted to talk about the film by writer Amal, which tells the story of a teacher in a public school in Brussels dealing with the aftermath of extremism. Ghaleb is known for his narrative and documentary films, particularly focusing on societal issues between Europe and the Arab world. The film explores how extremism infiltrates the hearts of students with immigrant backgrounds, turning the school into a nightmare. The discussion also touches on the impact of real-life events, such as the murder of Samir, on the writing and production of the film. Overall, the film reflects the struggles of a teacher trying to promote tolerance in a challenging environment.