Hold Back (French: Rengaine) is a 2012 French drama film directed and written by Rachid Djaidani.
Plot
In Paris, Dorcy, a young Black Christian and Sabrina, a young North African, want to marry. Their project, however, faces an entrenched taboo in the minds of both communities : no marriage between blacks and Arabs. Slimane, big brother, guardian of traditions, will oppose by all means to this union.
Cast
- Slimane Dazi as Slimane
- Sabrina Hamida as Sabrina
- Stéphane Soo Mongo as Dorcy
- Nina Morato as Nina
- Max Boublil as Dorcy's friend
Accolades
| Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Film Festival | Directors' Fortnight | Rachid Djaidani | Won |
| Caméra d'Or | Nominated | ||
| Cork Film Festival | Audience Award | Nominated | |
| César Award | Best First Feature Film | Rachid Djaidani & Anne-Dominique Toussaint | Nominated |
| Deauville Film Festival | Michel d'Ornano Award | Rachid Djaidani | Won |
| Lumières Award | Most Promising Actor | Stéphane Soo Mongo | Nominated |
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