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On the Edge
On the Edge
6.9
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83 Ratings

ON THE EDGE

Sur la planche

Directed by Leïla Kilani
Morocco, France, 2011
Thriller

Synopsis

Badia and Imane peel prawns during the day in a factory and at night rob men under false pretences. They get to know Asma and Nadal, two women who have jobs in the Free Zone, the European- oriented part of Tangers. If only they could find jobs in the textile factories located in the free zone…

Synopsis

Badia and Imane peel prawns during the day in a factory and at night rob men under false pretences. They get to know Asma and Nadal, two women who have jobs in the Free Zone, the European- oriented part of Tangers. If only they could find jobs in the textile factories located in the free zone…

Our take

This poignant thriller follows the destinies of four brazen young women pulsating with determination and dreams of escape in Tangiers, where the free zone stands as a symbol of globalization’s opportunities, yet the cruelty of borders. Fuelled with intense urgency and unforgettable performances.