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"Les sandales blanches" unfurls its tale in the gritty outskirts of Paris in the tumultuous 60s, a place teeming with Algerian immigrants. The narrative centers around the young, impressionable Malika, whose world is irrevocably altered on the day she receives a dazzling pair of snow-white sandals. A mere child of five, she becomes entranced by their pristine beauty, a distraction that leads to a tragic encounter with a reversing truck.
From this point on, Malika's life morphs into an ongoing saga of hospital stays, grueling surgeries, and relentless pain. Her world contracts to the sterile confines of the hospital, a place far removed from the comforting familiarity of her family. Yet, in this alien environment, she stumbles upon a beacon of hope and solace - the enchanting world of music and song, introduced to her by the caring Catholic nurses and nuns.
Despite the shackles of French society's deep-seated racism and the rigid prejudices of her own community, Malika dares to embrace her newfound passion. She embarks on a formidable journey, a tireless odyssey that sees her challenging stereotypes and contrasting cultures, fueled by her unwavering dream. With resilience and determination, she navigates through the trials and tribulations, gradually metamorphosing into a remarkable woman who earns the accolade of "the diva of the ghetto".
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Les sandales blanches is a drama movie featuring Amel Bent and directed by Christian Faure.
Les sandales blanches is currently streaming on fuboTV.