
Mercy
2023
Drama
1h38
Yélann ROBINET rated ★ 7/10
Synopsis
Ali is a 14-year-old teenager on the loose. To give him a proper education, his single mother sends him to a madrassa in Mali. When Ali comes back ten years later, he is a completely changed young man in his twenties. He has received a pious religious education and his deep knowledge of Islam makes him the perfect candidate to be the local Imam of his city, despite his young age and the doubts of his mother. His modern views and charisma quickly make him popular amongst his Muslim community, until his will to do good meets his new ambition.
Community Reviews
User reviews reveal mixed feelings about 'Le jeune Imam'. Many appreciate the film's original theme and the touching performance of the lead actor, highlighting its aesthetic beauty and the emotional depth of the story. However, some viewers find the pacing slow and criticize the ending as abrupt and unsatisfying, leaving a sense of an incomplete narrative.
👍 Touching performance and original theme
👎 Ending may feel abrupt and unsatisfying


