Algiers, 1997. The nation is currently under the control of terrorist organizations that are working toward the establishment of an Islamic and backwards state. Primitive diktats seek to exert power over women by seizing control of their bodies and restricting their movement in public spaces. This has a disproportionately negative impact on and oppressive effect on women. Nedjma, a young student with a strong interest in fashion, is determined to federate the girls on her campus in order to organize a fashion show despite the fact that doing so may get her expelled from school. This is happening at the same time as a manic search for women who aren't covering themselves.
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Algiers, 1997. The nation is currently under the control of terrorist organizations that are working toward the establishment of an Islamic and backwards state. Primitive diktats seek to exert power over women by seizing control of their bodies and restricting their movement in public spaces. This has a disproportionately negative impact on and oppressive effect on women. Nedjma, a young student with a strong interest in fashion, is determined to federate the girls on her campus in order to organize a fashion show despite the fact that doing so may get her expelled from school. This is happening at the same time as a manic search for women who aren't covering themselves.
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