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In a small Moroccan bakery, widow Abla gradually opens her heart to Samia, an young unmarried pregnant woman she takes into her home.
98'
Morocco
IFFR 2020
Twelve-year-old Paul likes to play in the woods close to the psychiatric institution where his mother works. One day, he meets the young patient Gloria, who is constantly trying to escape. The staff of the clinic say she's dangerous, and hears voices in her head. Following an incident, Paul and Gloria flee together. Gloria wants to go to Bretagne, where her grandpa lives. She sets out accompanied by Paul, first on foot and later in a small boat.
Adoration is lyrically filmed road movie through the Ardennes, a region where director Du Welz has set two previous films, including Calvaire (2004). The young pair meet various people along the way, and sensitive Paul is confronted by Gloria's unpredictable behaviour. His awakening sexual feelings perfectly match the pastoral atmosphere evoked by Du Welz. At the beginning of the film, Paul saves a bird – but can he save Gloria?
IFFR 2020
Programme IFFR 2020
Avant-premieres of some of the cinematic highlights of the year: international award-winners and festival favourites which will be released in Dutch cinemas after IFFR.
Read more about this programmeIn a small Moroccan bakery, widow Abla gradually opens her heart to Samia, an young unmarried pregnant woman she takes into her home.
98'
Morocco
IFFR 2020
Lyrical road movie and coming-of-age story about twelve-year-old Paul, who falls in love with young psychiatric patient Gloria.
98'
Belgium
IFFR 2020
In Dakar, two young lovers have a star-crossed relationship. Fate may bring them together in this beautiful, darkly romantic tale.
104'
France
IFFR 2020