Rabia

Driven by the promise of a new life, Jessica (19) and her best friend Laila left for Syria to join DAECH. But when they arrive, they find themselves locked up in a women’s house run by the authoritarian and charismatic Madame. When Jessica rebels, a game of domination and submission begins between her and the director. Between fascination and fear, Jessica will have to give up her humanity to survive within this system.

Keywords

  • Based on a True Story
  • Best first feature
  • Female Filmmakers
  • war

Actors

  • Megan Northam
  • Lubna Azabal
  • Natacha Krief
  • Lena Lauzemis
  • Klara Wöedermann

Director

  • Mareike Engelhardt

Drama, Thriller


1h 34min


-16

FR


NL

FR

Germany
Belgium
France
2024
Attracted by the promises of a new life, Jessica, a 19-year-old French girl, leaves for Syria to join IS.

Attracted by the promises of a new life, Jessica, a 19-year-old French girl, leaves for Syria to join IS.


Driven by the promise of a new life, Jessica (19) and her best friend Laila left for Syria to join DAECH. But when they arrive, they find themselves locked up in a women’s house run by the authoritarian and charismatic Madame. When Jessica rebels, a game of domination and submission begins between her and the director. Between fascination and fear, Jessica will have to give up her humanity to survive within this system.

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