Malek (2019)

Name: Malek
Director: Guy Édoin
Genre: Drama
Released: 2019-01-18
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Tewfik Jallab, Hiba Abouk, Karine Vanasse, Abbas Abdulghani

Drama

Director: Guy Édoin

Cast: Tewfik Jallab, Hiba Abouk, Karine Vanasse, Abbas Abdulghani

5.5

Runtime95 min

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Malek, a Lebanese immigrant from Montreal, is haunted by the violent death of his sister. Convinced that he could have avoided this tragedy, he is consumed with guilt. He lives alone, poor, jobless until he meets Shohreh, an Iranian girl, with whom he falls in love. A new life opens up to him and he quickly finds work. Malek gradually regains his dignity but the past resurfaces to the point where he is pushed, almost in spite of himself, to finally settle his accounts with himself.

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Malek, directed by Guy Édoin in 2019, is a poignant drama that explores the complex emotional journey of a Lebanese immigrant in Montreal. With standout performances from the cast, including Tewfik Jallab, the film delves into themes of guilt, redemption, and the search for dignity, making it a compelling watch for fans of character-driven stories.

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