MALIKA | FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL 2026
Malika
Saturday 28 November 06:30 PM
Le théâtre , Alliance Française de Singapour
As part of the French Film Festival, Alliance Française de Singapour invites audiences to celebrate the richness and diversity of French cinema. Bringing together fresh perspectives, memorable characters and a variety of genres, the festival opens a window onto French culture while encouraging discovery, dialogue and shared experiences through film.
From a shantytown in Nanterre to the stage of the Théâtre du Châtelet, Malika celebrates a woman who refuses to abandon her dream of becoming an opera singer. Inspired by the life of Malika Bellaribi, this stirring drama follows her determination to overcome adversity and prejudice, revealing the power of music to open doors and transform a life.
Director: Mounia Meddour
Rating: PG13
Born into an Algerian family in a shantytown in Nanterre, Malika Bellaribi faces formidable obstacles from childhood. A serious accident, discrimination and personal tragedy threaten to limit her future, but music offers a path forward. Holding firmly to her dream of becoming a mezzo-soprano, she fights to find her voice and earn her place on stage. Her extraordinary journey takes her from the outskirts of Paris to the prestigious Théâtre du Châtelet.
Malika is an inspiring biographical drama about resilience, artistic ambition and the power of music to transform a life. Directed by Mounia Meddour, the filmmaker behind Papicha and Houria, it stars Lilya Adad, alongside Camille Razat, Elsa Zylberstein, Lubna Azabal and Marc Lavoine. Based on the true story of Malika Bellaribi, affectionately known as the “diva of the suburbs”, the film follows a woman determined to overcome the barriers placed before her. A moving celebration of finding your voice and daring to pursue a seemingly impossible dream.
90 mins
In French with English subtitles
France, 2026
Drama
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