Sep. 13, 2022|France|104 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: 4K-2160p;Comedy;Drama
Description: **Hawa (2022) Movie Review in English and Hindi – 4K, 1080p, 720p**
**Storyline:**
Prime Video is now streaming the award-winning film *Hawa*, a French drama directed by Maïmouna Doucouré. The movie tells the coming-of-age story of Hawa, played by Sania Halifa, a teenager living in France with her grandmother. When her grandmother falls ill and passes away, Hawa fears that social services will take her away. In her desperation, she embarks on a mission to get adopted by former First Lady Michelle Obama. With a runtime of one hour and forty-five minutes, the film offers subtitles and voice-over options.
*Hawa* explores themes of social class, personal transformation, and the challenges of navigating life’s hardships. It delves into deeply emotional topics such as death, self-acceptance, love, bullying, and shattered dreams. While Hawa’s dream of being adopted by Michelle Obama may seem absurd and unrealistic, it serves as a reflection of her longing for stability and belonging.
**Review:**
Despite its promising premise and decent performances, *Hawa* struggles with pacing and character development. An hour into the film, there’s little progress in Hawa’s character arc, leaving viewers eager for the story to conclude. Hawa herself is a complex character—while her circumstances evoke sympathy, she isn’t particularly likable. Her boldness and determination are overshadowed by her lack of accountability for her reckless and illegal actions, making her perseverance more frustrating than endearing.
The film’s exploration of heavy themes is commendable, but its slow narrative and underdeveloped characters may leave audiences wanting more. *Hawa* offers a thought-provoking yet uneven cinematic experience that highlights both the struggles and resilience of its protagonist.
Cast director: Bénédicte Kermadec
Cast actor: Sania Halifa, Oumou Sangaré, Yseult, Titouan Gerbier, Jérôme Pouly, Mister V, Lola Zidi, Hakim Faris, Jonathan Amoule, Mathieu Aroquiassamy
Original name: Hawa