Bad Faith / Mauvaise Foi

Summary

“Ismael ( Roschdy Zem , also the director of this film) and Clara ( Cecile De France - French winner of the Etoile D’Or for Best Actress and nominated for a Cesar for her highly acclaimed role in Avenue Montaigne) are two French thirty something happily enjoying their four year romance. It means nothing to them that Ismael is Muslim and Clara a Jewess because both are non-practicing. The issue of their inter-faith relationship rears its head when the couple learns that Clara is pregnant. As anticipated, after facing the daunting and difficult task of telling their parents about their relationship, neither family takes well to the news. Zem’s directorial debut is a comedic look at a realistic account of the concerns that arise between two people of different faiths and their future as a family. While both Clara and Ismael take a sudden interest in their faiths after bringing the news to their families, ultimately their love and connection proves stronger than either faith.” Washington Jewish Film Festival.

Awards

Winner: Étoiles d'Or – Best Actress : Cécile De France