The Daughters of Abraham: Hanaël El Yousfi's debut feature lands in cinemas

Les Filles d’Abraham, the feature debut from Hanaël El Yousfi, is slated to hit French cinemas on December 30, 2026. Starring Mélissa Guers, Ava Baya, and Gabrielle Cohen, the film centers on the reunion of two young women in Marseille.

After a long rift, Myriam and Eva reunite over the summer break. The first grew up in a Muslim family, the second in a Jewish one. Their rekindled bond runs up against the expectations of those around them, then a pivotal event that shakes their loved ones.

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The director reteams with Mélissa Guers and Ava Baya after her short film Mazel Brouk. She crafts this new story around the place afforded to young women, family ties, and the identities imposed on them. Bilel Chegrani and Syrus Shahidi round out the cast.

Presented at the Angoulême Francophone Film Festival in 2026, the feature-length film took home the Audience Valois and earned a special mention for its actresses. With a runtime of 1h33, it is distributed in France by Les Films du Losange.

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