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The Last Day of a Condemned Man Victor Hugo

Good morning, Rachid. Thank you for being on time.

Good morning, Jalila.

So, as we saw yesterday,

Victor Hugo doesn't give the name of the condemned man.

He hardly tells us anything about his past

and he doesn't tell us why this man was condemned.

Why do you think that is?

- Because he's dead. - Yes, he is.

- He's dead? - Yes. We talked about it yesterday.

Does anyone have a smart answer? Yes?

- Margot? - He was saying things...

He was saying a lot of things, sure, but that's not it.

Come on, I'm sure some of you know it. Ida?

He didn't want to be judged.

Right, because he didn't want to be judged.

Above all, he wants to be seen as a man.

However, what he wants us to judge

is the penalty...

- Which penalty? - Death penalty.

Thank you.

Death penalty.

Today, in most countries, the death penalty has been abolished.

But why... And this is me asking you.

Why do you think it is still a heated debate?

To answer this question, I'm asking you

to split into two groups. Don't move.

This side, on my right,

you'll have to come up with arguments for the death penalty.

That side, you'll have to condemn the death penalty and I want arguments.

You will debate with each other.

Turn around. Go on.

- It serves as an example. - Yes.

And if someone wants to do something

but someone else got the death penalty, they won't want to do it.

wHat thing, for example?

I don't know. If someone has raped someone.

Thanks to the death penalty, he won't do it.

Is it justified?

- Yes. - Alright.

An argument against?

Sorry, Jalila, but...

Imagine I kill someone, then you kill me.

That means we'll have to kill you too, and so on.

You can't respond to violence with violence.

But in the Muslim religion, it's a tooth for a tooth and an eye for an eye.

What?

"An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."

That has nothing to do with it!

It's called the law of retaliation.

It's also in the Bible.

But we're talking about religion... I mean, about death penalty,

but he's talking about something religious.

Now, just like Rachid said, it's just...

You can't repeat what the other person did.

But some crimes are unforgivable.

I agree, but it's easier to punish the person

by locking him up for 70 years, where the guy will blow his head off,

rather than saying "You're going to die".

For some people, death is a kind of freedom.

You pay for his crime. The guy has killed someone,

and for the rest of his life you're gonna pay for his meals, housing...

- We're not talking about money here. - It's cheaper. It's an argument.

- We're not talking about money. - You bump him off and it's over.

I'd like to listen to Matteo. Do you have anything to say?

Well, some people are just crazy.

For them, killing is a hobby, raping is a passion.

- It's a disease. - It's not curable.

You're saying it's a passion,

so it's an addiction... The guy loves to do that.

Passion doesn't have to be an addiction.

- Just change your passion. - But they're crazy.

They were saying that it was the State that decides,

but we must bear in mind that life imprisonment does not exist in Belgium.

You can't spend your whole life in prison, it does not exist.

But it does in the US. And so does the death penalty.

- It depends on the States. - I understand.

- Teo, you were in favor or against? - I forgot...

You forgot, never mind... Rayan?

It may be redundant, but I find it too easy to decide...

Wait a second! You'll keep thinking about this at home.

No matter what your bias is, OK?

Tomorrow, you will answer in writing in a few lines.

Monia, Rachid, Jalila, don't go out. Stay with me.

- Bye. - Goodbye.

See you tomorrow.

The school principal wants to see you. I'll go with you.

Jalila, your hood.

Rachid...

Well, can you explain to me what happened?

It's her fault.

- What, her fault? - We didn't do nothing.

This is nonsense. You never stop talking about me.

She shoved me and he spit on me.

- Rachid? - It's not true, ma'am, she's lying.

- We never spit on her. - Yes, we did talk about her.

But just because I don't understand why she changed her style overnight.

Also, she got tattoos, and it's not allowed for us. It's haram .

"For us"?

If I understand correctly, you assaulted Monia

because she actually changed her style, right?

Isn't that a bit extreme as a reaction?

She was checking me out in the locker room.

It's not true!

- Stop lying, you were checking me out. - You're lying.

She's always checking out everyone in the locker room.

We didn't assault her, we just shoved her.

- So you admit that you assaulted her? - No, we shoved her.

Shoving is assaulting. Have you seen the mark on her face?

How's that for assault?

Jalila, Rachid, apologize to Monia.

- Sorry. - Me too.

Put a little more conviction into it.

Should I get down on my knees and beg her?

Jalila!

Rachid, you find this funny?

Ma'am, I've nothing to do with it. She's the problem.

Find her an exorcist to cure her lesbian thing.

Rachid! Your comments are intolerable.

Let's change the method. You're dismissed for a week.

- Are you serious? - I am.

- One week is too much. - Really?

You could have been expelled for good. Consider yourself lucky.

Jalila, this is the final warning, understood?

You can go.

We were walking down the hallways and we could tell she was pissed at us.

I already knew she was about to screw us over.

When we got there, I put my hood on. She said, "Take off your hood".

So OK, what have we done? She said, "Apologize".

But apologizing for what? I haven't done anything.

- Whore... - What's going on?

- I'm just looking at you. - Why?

- Why? - I can look at you if I want to.

- No, you can't. - But I do what I want.

- No! Why are you doing this? - I'm ashamed that I was your friend.

- You extremist! - I don't give a shit!

- You, don't touch me! - I'm changing, so what?

You're being radicalized!

- You too, you're changing! - Shut the fuck up!

Stop talking to me like that. What did I do?

Go eating mafe in your country!

Don't talk to her like that!

Your mother abandoned you because your family is fucking radicalized.

- Don't talk about my mother. - I speak as I like!

Because of you he's dismissed for a week.

Have you seen the way he talks?

You dyke!

I'm not a lesbian... It's not even true!

- Get lost! - Get out of here!

- Fuck off! You bitch! - You dyke!

Get lost, you bitches!

With your mother, may she rest in peace,

we agreed to be discreet.

- Is everything OK? - Yeah, he's sleeping.

What happened with Monia?

She should have been dismissed, not you.

I know, but it's only one week, it's gonna be OK.

So you'll work with your uncle, you'll help me at the bakery

and you'll pick up your brother from school.

- No, I have to do my homework. - And I need to rest.

I'm going to bed, I'm worn out.

I'll put this away tomorrow.

As I was saying, the Enlightenment movement

had the goal to fight the darkness of ignorance...

- Look. - ...by spreading knowledge.

Among the representatives of the Enlightenment movement

in France, we have...

- That's a bit strong! - Montesquieu...

Voltaire...

Be quiet.

Rousseau...

- What's so funny? - Nothing.

What did you throw in the trash, Monia?

Nothing.

I'm going to see if there's nothing.

So...

Who made this drawing?

- It's not me. - We have nothing to do with it.

Who made this drawing?

What are you laughing at, Jalila?

What's on the drawing? Can we know?

If no one comes forward, you'll all be in detention this Wednesday.

What?

But why?

Not this Wednesday, ma'am. I'm not getting detention for you.

I repeat the question, who is responsible for this drawing?

- It's me, it's me... - Thank you.

- She's right, ma'am. They must be burned. - I beg your pardon?

- They must be burned. - Burned?

Really? And you're the one who's going to start the fire, Rayan?

I asked you a question.

No, not me, but...

They think they're little Jihadists.

What are you talking about, Karaba the Sorceress?

- You racist! - Me, racist?

Everyone goes back to their seat! Sit down!

Calm down!

She calls them Jihadists and that's OK?

- And calling her Karaba is OK? - Keep quiet.

- It's all about you! - Keep quiet.

- All about us? - Yes, you, towelheads!

- Always the Arabs! - Quiet!

You keep quiet! Keep quiet!

Can we give lessons quietly in this class? Yes or no?

Lucas, give me your phone!

Ma'am, what do I have to do in this?

- Some are fighting... - I have to tell you 200 times a day.

You'll get it back after class.

I don't care, you'll get it back after class.

- You're so childish! - Shut up!

- What did I just say? - He speaks to us badly!

I asked you to keep quiet!

So...

we were mentioning Rousseau...

It's the last time you talk to me like that...

Jalila, that's enough! It's unbearable!

Come on!

You're spending your time

assaulting, insulting,

and discriminating your classmates

while you consider yourself a victim of discrimination.

Can you explain?

- That's not the same. - Yes, that's exactly the same.

- That's exactly the same! - No. OK, what I said to Ida,

I'm sorry for that. Ida, I apologize.

But Monia's things, lesbian things...

I have a problem with that.

Yes, I have a problem.

What? What's your problem?

What are you basing this on?

She's checking out everyone here!

I didn't check out anybody!

You didn't check out anybody? Get lost!

Step back, step back!

Shaytan!

- Look how she acts. She's crazy! - Shut the fuck up!

She acts like a kafir , not a Muslim!

For the umpteenth time, Allah has nothing to do in my classroom! Got it?

And that goes for everyone.

Where do you think you are?

Great.

We were already very late.

OK, we have five minutes left before the bell rings.

Let's make a little test.

Those who have experienced racism in their life, raise your hand.

Jalila... What a surprise.

Rayan...

Keep your hand up

those who have already been called "thieves".

"Terrorists".

You can lower your hand.

You can go.

Rayan, Ida, Jalila, you stay.

Can I have my phone back?

First, I want to know why you're calling Ida a prostitute.

- I didn't call her a prostitute. - Really?

What does "Karaba" mean?

Karaba is the sorceress in Kirikou .

Anyway, I don't find this funny.

Sorry.

Now let's talk about your... work of art.

This drawing.

diving of a dyke

Diving of a dyke.

Where does your inspiration come from?

I don't know.

You don't know?

You don't know that homosexuals are punished

in Islamist circles just like in your drawing?

By throwing them off a building to serve as an example?

Stand up straight and look at me, please.

What's happening, Jalila? Have you lost your tongue?

It's less fun when you're alone.

OK, Jalila...

You're a very good student.

You're very smart.

Now, I don't know what you're looking for.

Let me be clear.

If I catch you spreading this type of unacceptable message one more time,

I will request your expulsion.

Got it?

- Look at me when I'm talking to you. - Yes.

- Yes, who? - Yes, ma'am.

I advise you to think this through.

I advise you get your act together.

And most importantly, to realize the gravity of your act.

BITCH, THROW YOURSELF FROM A WINDOW

Hey!

- How are you? - Fine.

Sea bream, white butter sauce, as it should be.

It smells good.

Delicious.

Thank you.

How was your day?

I've had a bit of a complicated day.

There was a brawl between my students.

It's not the first time.

Yeah... But this time, I feel like it's something different.

No, don't answer, please. You just got home.

Sorry, it's Alice.

It will take only two minutes. I promise.

Yes, Alice?

Yeah...

- Hey! - Hey, how are you?

- Fine, and you? - Fine.

I have two minutes, the streetcar is coming.

- What are you doing? - Nothing, I'm a bit bored.

I'm fixing a laptop.

Yeah, but what have you been doing lately?

- Internet café, bakery, Chems, sleep. - Thanks to Monia.

- Have you seen on the class group? - No.

Bro, you haven't seen? Check it out!

- Wait... - We published something. We kicked her!

Monia, don't be ashamed to be who you are!

Yeah... You pushed hard.

Everybody will know.

- I gotta go, the streetcar is here. - OK.

See you.

I invite you to start a game to find them. The hunt begins.

I dare you, a gay/dyke found = free pizza

Beware of liars!

I'd like to move on to the problems we're having this week with the 5B class.

OK, so...

- If I can... - Go ahead, Nabil.

In fact... I am aware that the situation is complicated.

But it is not hopeless, isn't it?

It's a tough age, but they grow up fast.

I am really sorry for what happened to Monia.

Sorry that it came from my nephew.

Rachid has always been respectful.

I don't know what got into him.

Honestly...

But in any case, I can tell you that it was an isolated and exceptional case.

Sorry, Nabil, I'll have to contradict you, but...

I don't think it's an isolated and exceptional case.

We're talking about a kid who has been physically assaulted,

threatened, harassed...

All this in three days. Three days!

Because she is suspected of being homosexual.

I'm sorry, but if Jalila or Rachid dare to behave like this,

it's because I feel that they are supported by a group of students.

It is neither isolated nor exceptional.

It worries me, and it should worry you all.

I know it's serious, I'm aware of it, but...

I don't want to disrespect you, but I think you're exaggerating a bit.

I actually talked to them about it.

It's just a catfight between classmates.

You know that most of them don't even know the scope of what they say, what they do.

- It's true. - You talk as if they were 4 years old.

They are not toddlers.

At this age...

We have been in this situation before.

I think it's going to be fine.

I feel it's not very... I'm not very worried.

Madam Principal, I suggest that we think about themes

to discuss in our classes so that we can reduce stress and pressure.

I agree with you, François, but...

I have the impression that right now they're hung up on...

on homosexuality.

And I think it may be urgent

to address this issue with them.

And maybe also, talk to the parents, get them involved.

Yes, I know, but listen...

No, no. We don't live in a land of fairy tales.

In any case, good luck with the parents. They are so lax.

- Come on, so many prejudices... - There is no prejudice.

Oh, come on! There are already quite a few

who are involved in their children's schooling.

And many come to parents' meetings, while they work in the evening.

And we have to congratulate them for coming to the parents' meetings?

As for me, in any case, it's simple,

I will do the minimum to not get into trouble. That's it, that's all.

Some students take offence at the slightest remark.

We can't say anything to them.

We have to negotiate systematically with everyone.

Most have an extremely degraded image of themselves.

In fact, they often say, "I suck, I can't do it..."

They need to regain their dignity and self-confidence.

You know, if I may say so,

forcing your content through is not the answer.

I don't think that asking 25 students

to be quiet in class

forcing content through. I don't think so.

Do not hesitate to send me your suggestions.

You need to stop that, Amal.

To stop what?

Are you aware that talking about LGBT stuff and all those things

will just spark things off?

Huh?

What is happening with Monia is something I know too well.

Right now, it's the beginning of a tumor.

If we don't do anything,

it will become gangrenous.

This has been the case for a long time, and you know it.

Just do your job and go home quietly.

That's part of my job too.

When I started teaching, I dreamed of passing something on to them.

But I quickly learned that, between the ideal of teaching

and the reality of our classrooms, there is a chasm.

I'm really scared for you. For us.

- You're not gonna eat that? - No.

Please... Kiss me.

I love you.

Bacchanalian and libertine poems

Today, exceptionally...

you will discover a new author.

Abu...

Nawas.

Does anyone know or have heard of Abu Nawas?

No.

Abu Nawas was born in the 8th century.

He is considered to be one of the greatest Arabic satirical poets of his time.

He is a Muslim.

And he loved both men and women.

May Allah save us from Satan the stoned!

Ma'am, why do you make us read stuff like this?

It's haram.

You haven't read it yet. And if you have something important to say,

please raise your hand like everyone else. Otherwise, be quiet.

OK? Thanks.

So, what will differentiate Abu Nawas from his contemporaries

is that he will move away from the codes and themes

of ancient poetry

to highlight erotic love poetry

inspired by urban life, that is to say, reality.

So I'm going to read you...

one of his poems,

My Tears To My Cup.

My tears mingled with my cup

But I did not reveal my tears

But the eye has spoken

And for loving him with cruelty

His love has confessed

Women and men

have entered the secret of my pain

By tilting the head

I nodded

O my beloved

We cannot live in peace

And especially escape

from those people who gossip

Is there anything wrong

If out in the open

I reveal my love?

- Ma'am? - Does anyone... Yes, Lucas?

I understand that

there are also people who... who are like that,

in Muslim countries.

- Do you mean homosexuals? - Yes.

You need to put it into words.

Yes, there are some in Muslim countries, indeed. Like anywhere else.

Simply because homosexuality

has existed since the dawn of time. That's the way it is.

And unfortunately, there are also many

who are still persecuted today and threatened with death.

In many countries.

Indeed, Abu Nawas is talking here about his love for a man.

In doing so, he makes a very courageous confession

in an overwhelming religious context.

I remind you that we are in the 8th century.

He refuses to lie to himself, to hide,

to not accept himself as he is.

And when he says, "And especially escape from those people who gossip",

what is he talking about?

Lucas?

As far as I understand, I would say that...

He talks about the judgment of others.

The fact that everyone is talking around him

and that it's his own business in fact.

It seems to me that, if the text had been written now,

I would say that it's the social networks, for example.

You see? For example, Instagram or Facebook.

All those media where everyone gives their opinion on everything.

That is it, absolutely.

He is talking about "what will people say".

He is talking about harassment.

Does anyone have a question? Or something to say?

Ida, I'd like you to continue reading the second poem, please.

Five times a day

I devoutly say my prayers

Submissively

I confess the unity of God

I do my ablutions when I have to

I do not push the humble needy away

Once a year, I spend one month of fasting

I stay away from all the false gods

It is true, however,

That I accept a drink when it is at stake

What is Abu Nawas telling us here?

He's telling us, as a good Muslim,

that he scrupulously practiced the recommendations of his religion.

What does that mean?

And that his earthly pleasures

didn't prevent him

from believing in his God.

Earthly pleasures, namely love,

a good glass of wine...

Why am I telling you all this?

I'm interested in your humanity, not in your faith.

Because faith is a strictly intimate bond

between the believers and their God.

I'm out of here. I'm not staying here with all these of infidels' stuff.

If anyone else wants to leave, it's now.

Yes, Lena? Go ahead.

I understand that some people are bothered by working on this kind of text,

but I'm happy to see authors who are different

from French authors, because we see them all the time.

And here, it allows us to meet other cultures, other...

poems from other cultures. I think it's really cool.

- I think a bit differently. - Yes, Lucas?

Honestly, I rarely agree with them. But I think that...

This is a matter on which we disagree.

We get on each other's nerves.

And you keep talking about it. I think it's a bit provocative.

I don't get the point.

And if I may add something...

people like us, who are not related to that,

we have nothing to do with it.

We get tangled up in something we don't want to talk about.

Sorry, I'm going to contradict you, but I think you're wrong.

It isn't a question of making two groups.

Those who believe and those who don't, Whites and Blacks,

those who have faith and those who don't... It's about tolerance.

I'm talking about tolerance, about living together.

That's what it's all about. And you are all concerned about that.

If some of you want

to discover his other poems at home,

I can photocopy them for you.

There is no obligation.

- I'm interested. - Me too.

OK, very good. I also wanted to tell you

that if I wanted to introduce you to Abu Nawas,

it's because he helped me a lot when I was your age.

He helped me to understand that nothing is totally black or white in life.

That reading and being open to the world is essential

to move forward.

So I just have one piece of advice for you.

Read.

Ask yourself questions.

Cultivate your critical mind.

And you will be free.

Here.

That's what's important.

Are you OK?

What's the matter?

Bacchanalian and libertine poems

Some students came to see me.

They are furious.

Why would your students be furious?

Don't close the door, I'm claustrophobic!

- I don't think Abu Nawas is a good idea. - And why is that?

You're a Muslim.

It's against our religion.

It's precisely because I'm a Muslim

that I wanted to introduce them to an Arab Muslim poet.

I don't see the problem.

There is nothing Muslim about him.

But that's your point of view, not mine. OK?

If you want to judge a book by its cover, you won't get far.

May Allah save us from Satan the stoned!

Abu Nawas is the devil himself.

The devil himself! You're out of your mind, pal.

What's going on with you, Nabil?

If it reassures you, he's not a devil, just a poet.

He expresses the right balance between faith and life.

Dîn wa dunia , it rings a bell?

You're talking nonsense.

There is nothing good in this perverse book. Nothing.

It's not appropriate for students at all.

You're completely out of the program.

And it goes against what I'm trying to teach them.

What are you trying to teach them? Explain it to me, I'm interested.

To have confidence in themselves.

To be good citizens.

Good citizens or good little soldiers? Give me some air, I'm claustrophobic.

- You gotta stop provoking me, sister. - I'm not your sister.

Stop pissing me off. OK?

Come on. Here, it will do you good to read a little.

Come on, there you go.

You have thrown away the devil. Get out now.

You left the neighborhood...

But the neighborhood hasn't left you... sister.

Glad to hear it.

Let the door open.

And how many stars do you have for behavior?

Two.

Are you missing two or do you only have two?

Only two more.

Only two more?

That's good. I'm proud of you.

When does Mommy come home?

She'll be home soon, I promise you.

I'm scared of the monsters and the nightmares.

Again?

It's a shame because...

monsters only attack kids who are very scared.

- Are you really very scared? - Yes.

OK.

What if I tell you a story? Or a nursery rhyme?

- A story or a nursery rhyme? - A nursery rhyme.

A nursery rhyme? OK.

- Like when you were younger? - Yes.

Ever so willing, and vast

Your heart needn't be wary

A white bloom, a delicate grace

That your care for dearly

On your tiny cloud

The morning dew shines

From your small planet

Can you see the shrine?

Mama, we miss you.

You too. I'll find a safe place for us. I love you. Mama

P.S.: Delete the message!

Goodbye.

How are you?

Fine.

- How's the raising going? - It's going well.

Salim, brother...

You know Monia isn't coming to my Koranic and my religion classes?

I'm sorry. I need her at the grocery for the moment.

Where is she, by the way?

Upstairs.

You should tell her to come back.

Koranic classes are a duty,

not an option.

It would be better for you. It would shut up the gossip.

I can help her with a special ruqya session,

to keep away the Jinns and the evil eye.

It will soothe her.

In sha'Allah. I will see.

- You know I'm always there for you both. - I know.

I'm expecting Monia at the class on Saturday.

" In sha'Allah "? Do you realize what he said?

To keep away the evil eye and the Jinns? He wants to exorcise me!

- Will you let him? Whose side are you on? - Please, go back to work.

- Are your friends coming tonight? - No, it's just the two of us.

It's been a while.

Only you and me, I can't wait.

- Put your head down. - Yeah.

Don't look at them.

No, it's not him.

It's him?

I think so.

- Valentine? - Yes, that's me.

Get in... Go ahead.

- I'm here to listen to you... - It must be respected.

Here comes Amal. Let's start the meeting.

Good evening.

- Mr. Arieg... - Good evening.

- Good evening, ma'am. - Good evening.

- You wanted to see me? - Yes.

- OK, so here I am. - We have a little problem.

What you made my son read is absolutely unacceptable.

Here are some parents of Muslim students.

We simply ask

that the precepts and principles of Islam

- be scrupulously respected. - OK.

I get it. But you know that there are Koranic schools for that.

- But not here. - No, this is a secular school.

We can't respond to this request.

And to answer you, Mr. Arieg,

it seems to me that your son wasn't there. He didn't read anything.

Let me remind you that he was dismissed.

- Yeah, sure... - Well, yes.

You're addressing me formally?

Yes, of course. Why shouldn't I?

That's fine.

Anyway, I wanted to talk about your teaching in general.

And I speak here on behalf of all parents,

- as president of the association. - Please, don't speak for me.

OK?

- Excuse me... - That's nonsense!

Please talk in French because we don't understand you.

I remind you that... Let me finish please.

Usually, you've to make an appointment.

But I understand that the situation is urgent, so I'm here to listen to you.

Therefore, if we could respect one another

and give everyone a voice, that would be nice.

I'm listening to you.

I don't want my daughter Jalila to touch those books and those poets...

It's proscribed by Islamic law!

That Abu Nadas... Nawas...

It's pornography!

Actually, we did some research.

Here is a list of gay poets

that we absolutely don't want our kids to read.

Excuse me, I'll stop you right there.

We can't proceed with your request

because parents can't decide what we teach or don't.

That's the role of the teaching staff.

I absolutely can't guarantee

that these authors will not be read at school.

It's 2022.

I think that addressing homosexuality is completely normal.

- I respect... - There are...

Yes, but there are enough topics to address

at school to maybe not address what's offensive.

- But we also address them. - Hold on.

All right, my job

is teaching and instructing your kids,

giving them a chance in life.

Not comforting yourself in your religious beliefs

or in the bullshit you put in their head.

No, I'm fed up.

And talking about homosexuality is not illegal.

Doesn't your perverse poet promote homosexuality?

I'm not promoting anything.

Also, sorry, but I have the right to teach the authors I want,

especially if I think it's necessary.

Whether you like it or not, I have pedagogical freedom.

If you have a problem with that, you have legal avenues.

You can file a complaint with the police,

you can go to the National Education or you can just change schools.

- Alright? - Or change countries.

You're the one who said it.

Is that it? It's the typical discourse of the far right.

Excuse me, we're getting lost. Please listen.

When it suits you, it's the discourse of the far right.

I've heard enough. We'll stop here.

This discussion is getting us nowhere.

So now, you will make... if you wish, there are no obligations...

individual appointments.

You can contact Martine, my secretary,

and I can see you in my office,

at a time we'll decide together.

Thank you. You can go.

Something has been said, and I hope it has been understood,

that our children should never come home with haram books.

I hope you've understood me too.

There's no way I'm going to go along with this list.

You've come across the wrong person, sir.

Thank you very much.

Do not hesitate to contact Martine.

Goodbye.

Goodbye, ladies.

Excuse me, ma'am.

If my daughter comes home injured again,

I'll have to file a complaint.

I understand.

- Goodbye, sir. - Goodbye.

I don't even know how to make the report.

Also, women who are completely veiled are forbidden at school.

Make the report but don't send it. It will settle down.

Did you read that poetry? I let you a copy.

No, I've too much work. I looked on the internet and I saw.

- You looked on the internet... - He's quite bold.

What? They aren't 4 years old.

No, but we need some peace.

There's no point in bludgeoning an education they don't want.

Whatever you do, there will always be a problem.

We're dealing with a cult,

not with normal people who think normally.

You see that they are not ordinary Muslims.

You can't do nothing with them. Today it's Abu Nawas.

What will it be tomorrow? Louis de Funès?

I'm just asking you

not to rock the boat and to try to settle things down. I'm worried about you.

There's no way that I'll give in to their grievances.

- Please... - What are you asking me now?

I'm not asking you not to teach the way you want to,

I'm just asking you to mix water with wine.

And not to talk about authors who...

What? What do you mean?

- Not to talk about homosexual authors? - No...

- I'm not saying that. - Your next appointment is here.

OK.

I'm not against you, I'm with you. I'm scared for you.

That's all I'm saying.

I'm not asking for the moon, just to mix water with wine.

You pervert!

You and your shitty teacher, you want to pervert us.

You both will have to pay the price. We will not leave you alone.

For young boys, the girls I've left behind

And for wine set clear water out of mind.

Far from the straight path, I took the way of sin, for I prefer it.

Wine, Wind and Life Abu Nawas

Dounya wa dine, life and religion... @blackswan

- You will burn in hell, you infidel. - Another attack on our religion!

You're an asshole...

Faith isn't imposed, it's a private matter

May she die, that's all she deserves #die-blackswan

I'll fuck you and shred you and let your corpse rot

Who do you think you are? Kill yourself, but let's fuck first

You've your religion and I've mine. (sura 109)

I've my life, you've yours.

She must be killed

How dare you insult Allah, filthy dyke?

We'll find you

I will strangle you in the name of Allah

Luca: Monia lost her mind Ange: She's crazy

Rayan: She's gonna get beaten up Jalila: Did you see her video?

Today is the last time I keep my mouth shut.

I'm tired of being what you want me to be. I am what I am.

I like girls.

Jalila: Go see @blackswan's post! I kicked her out of the group

I didn't think about it, these are things that happen.

You didn't weigh nothing! You went from living in hiding

to telling the world! Do you realize?

- You knew who you're dealing with! - I know, I live here just like you.

With this, I'm in trouble too!

I know, we're in deep shit. It's going to get ugly.

Maybe I won't even be able to get out of this room.

I didn't think about this. Did you see the messages?

They tore me apart. Do you think it's easy to read such things?

Please...

Could you sleep here tonight?

- I need to think about it. - Please...

I have no one but my dad and you.

I don't want to be alone tonight.

I'll go get my stuff.

Do you realize what you've done?

Everyone knows about it,

here and in Morocco.

- I'm talking to you. - I didn't do anything.

They are too stupid. I didn't insult anyone.

I didn't insult religion. They're just imagining things. Read the comments.

I read again and again.

We both know what to expect.

We'll live what we always wanted to avoid.

Who's this?

Salim, your car is in the way.

I follow you.

The shame of our religion Monia, filthy dyke

Die, you filthy dyke

Good morning everyone. And thanks for being here.

Well, as you know, a decision has been made.

We will withdraw Monia from school.

But we can still change our mind. That's why I brought you together.

Her father complained to the police. She'll be heard this afternoon.

In parallel, the school's psychologist will meet her

to help her through this upheaval.

What's really important to me

above all is obviously the safety of the students,

and that of the teachers.

You can express yourself. I'm here to listen to you and your opinion.

I'm sorry, but...

this situation irritates me to the core.

It's not just a upheaval, Alice.

What this girl is going through, it's her life

that's falling apart. OK?

Now, we have no choice.

I understand that we need to protect the girl, but...

But fuck...

I find it unbearable to have to...

to submit to the intimidation of these lunatics.

It's true that if we don't try to expel them,

it's like we're endorsing what they're doing.

We would be condoning their behavior

and the idea of pushing people over the edge as if it were normal in society.

I'm not sure what kind of adults we're training here.

Nabil, you wanted to say something?

Yes.

Actually, I think that...

everyone's sensitivity must be taken into account.

We must respect the beliefs of others.

Stop this, OK?

Did you see those lunatics outside?

Did you read the hundreds of messages she received?

Did you fucking read them or not?

No, please, come on!

That girl did nothing wrong! She's not guilty of anything!

If you can't understand that, it means you have a serious problem!

Please, Amal, I'd like you to calm down.

It would be nice if we could continue this meeting in peace.

We particularly need peace now, as the school is in crisis.

I need you to stay united. Thank you.

Do you want to finish?

Listen, Amal... I understand...

your irritation.

All I want to say is...

For the safety of Monia and her relatives,

it's best if she stays away from school.

I don't think that's the solution. Is she going to live cooped up at home?

That's what the people who threaten her want.

This would be a terrible failure for the school.

Sylvie?

You have not reacted yet.

I don't know.

This situation is very complex.

But it's true that...

For now, Monia's presence here at school...

it's dangerous.

It's dangerous for her.

It's dangerous for us, for the students...

We can't take the risk of another attack.

We don't have much choice. We don't have the means to protect her.

That's the problem.

As I was saying, my position is

safety first. The safety of the students, and yours.

OK for safety, but what are we going to tell the students?

They're going to ask us questions and what we think about that.

I don't want to lie. I don't want to support such a decision.

So what should I say to the students?

Sorry, it's 8 o'clock. We're about to start class.

We have to stop now, unfortunately.

Thank you. I'll keep you informed.

Do not hesitate to come and talk to me.

Unfortunately, Monia won't be able to...

go to school for a certain period of time.

She will have to...

attend classes with us online,

from home.

If you want to talk about it for five minutes...

- I agree. - Anyway, it serves her damn right!

- Shut your mouth! - Please...

It's you who should be locked up!

Ida, please... No, please...

- Please, please... - Shut the fuck up!

Silence!

Hello, Luc?

What's going on?

OK, I'm coming.

I click here, right?

Yes, exactly. And then, here...

and you press "OK".

- Good afternoon, ma'am. - Hi Rachid.

Can I help you?

- I'd like to see your uncle. - He's there.

Can you get him for me, please?

Uncle?

- Uncle? - Yeah.

Can you come, please?

What's going on?

How are you?

What's your problem?

What are you talking about?

I'm talking about my house. That has been ransacked.

- Really? - Don't bullshit me!

Did you file a complaint?

For Monia's grocery store, you don't know either, I presume?

No...

No. But...

Maybe it has to do with what you had your students read.

- What I had my students read? - Yes.

You're talking about this poem from the 8th century?

And you think we deserved that?

- No, I didn't say that. - So what?

No, I'm just saying that maybe you provoked the community...

There are lunatics everywhere. You have to be careful.

- Are you threatening me? - No.

I'm giving you advice.

You're sullying our religion.

What religion are you talking about? And what community?

Three years ago, you were still eating pork.

What do you think, Nabil?

That your trips to Egypt and the crappy ideology you brought back with you

entitle you to be Allah's ambassadors here?

And to terrorize those who don't think like you?

You were already a jerk before, but you've become even more so.

Or maybe... It's your little power that makes you feel like a man?

- Hey you, woman! - What's wrong with him?

Imam Thibault...

I'll call you whatever I want, that's what's on your ID. Don't touch me!

At least, cover your head.

Cover yourself! Look how you're dressed!

We can see your hair and your legs.

Are you not ashamed?

You come here dressed like that!

You come at our place.

- Come on... - It's our place!

You'd better get out.

You keep staring at me. Are you not ashamed?

- Please... - You whore!

I'm not afraid of you.

Get that into your head. I'm not afraid of you.

Everywhere you go, I'll be there.

Fuck off!

Go fuck yourself! - And you too.

Cover yourself! Are you not ashamed?

- Don't take it lying down. - Close the door.

God is the greatest

Traitors

Hate begets hate and the culprit deserves the sword

Give her address

Don't forget her teacher, Amal, the other lesbian

Whoever of you who sees evil,

let him prevent it with his hand.

If he cannot do it, let him prevent it with his tongue.

If he cannot do it, let him reprove it with his heart,

this is the minimum that faith requires.

My friends, Monia refused to follow the right path.

And Amal, this infidel

who left her people and did not take our first warning seriously,

perverted Monia and now wants to pervert our children

with her kafir teaching.

Punish them. Their punishment must be commensurate with their deeds.

Your reward will be in Heaven, in sha'Allah.

How do you feel?

Fine.

Amal, you received threats on the internet.

We have to go to the police. This is serious business.

They know where we live.

It's not a game, Amal. They are not kidding.

It's no use going to the cops.

They won't do anything unless someone dies.

What else do you want me to do?

That I contact the press, that I show off in the newspapers, on the networks,

so that people feel sorry for the poor little teachers.

No, no...

I would never do that, I will never give them that pleasure.

I still have to go to the police station for the damage

and insurance.

Please keep the doors closed.

You're OK?

Amal, are you OK?

- Amal, what's going on? - It's him, I'm sure.

Him? Who?

Nabil.

He's behind all this crap.

- Behind what? - Everything.

Everything.

Monia being harassed, her grocery store being ransacked,

my own house too.

This bastard will never stop.

I'm so sorry... Did you call the police?

With no evidence, they can do nothing.

It can't be Nabil, he can't do this.

You know him, Amal.

Alice...

Just listen to me for a second. OK?

This guy is not a regular religion teacher, OK?

He's engaging in double dealing.

He plays the progressive guy here.

He plays the imam preaching the Islamic Enlightenment,

respecting the law... But when he's with the kids,

he fills their head with sharia.

Plus, he uses his Internet café

to incite them to advocate hatred. He is behind all this!

You gotta fire him. You gotta stop him from preaching his shit.

That's what you must and can do.

I can do nothing. I'm not the one to name him,

it's the Muslim Association of Belgium.

I'm not even allowed to enter his class if I'm not invited.

I've no control over what he does in class.

So outside, I have no idea.

But it's happening right here.

Right in front of our eyes.

We can't let these kids become like Mohammed Merah.

- We can't let it happen! Do you get it? - I don't make the laws.

So there's nothing I can do. And frankly, Nabil,

you know him as well as I do.

Stop! Stop!

Stop protecting him all the time!

- You're making me crazy! - Stop!

It seems like you're not seeing or understanding on purpose.

Your beloved Nabil is a Salafist in a suit and tie.

Is it clear now?

You need to fire him! He's dangerous!

Calm down and take a seat. It's turning into an obsession.

- Have you seen the state you're in? - Yes, it's turning into an obsession!

It's turning into a fucking obsession!

- Wanna break my desk? - Because of these guys,

we've to apologize every day for being Muslim.

Because of this kind of bastards, some kids blow themselves up,

because they think that's how to be a real Muslim!

- So yes, I'm hysterical! - Calm down!

Have you seen the state you're in? We don't need that, we need to cool off.

Now you're completely hysterical.

I'm worried about you. About the teachers, about the students.

I mean, they'll blow up in your face!

I've received complaints from the labor inspectorate.

So you're gonna take a week off, you're gonna cool off

and then you're gonna come back.

A week off...

- We must not rock the boat. - It's not that.

- Yes, it is! - That's nonsense.

I'm doing this for your own good.

It's not a punishment. You need to get some rest.

You have to relax. You take a week off, and then we'll talk.

Let's do that.

I'm doing this for you.

You're doing this for your own sake. I'll never forgive you

if anything happens to that girl. Never.

Listen, baby girl.

I've been thinking a lot.

We need to leave the neighborhood.

Please stop! I beg you. I didn't do anything wrong.

I didn't insult your religion. I can't take it anymore!

Stop!

Don't be picky, just eat. OK?

Leave him alone.

You shouldn't force him.

- Just a little. Taste it. - I don't like it.

As you wish.

- However, I'd cut his hair. - No.

He wants to look like Maradona.

Really?

Do you want to play soccer?

No.

Eat some food. Please.

Daddy, when will Mom be back?

- I'm not hungry. - You haven't eaten anything.

I know.

- Eat a little, please. - I'm tired, I have homework.

Please, my nephew, May Allah keep you safe.

Come on, Chems, let's go.

- You don't want to eat either? - I'm eating.

- Yes. - Here you are.

A bit of meat?

Have you heard from their mother?

Not at all.

Unless she asks for custody of the kids, I don't give a damn about her.

But if she dares to come here, I swear that...

Calm down, Mohammed.

She made her choices, she has to assume them.

The children shouldn't have to pay for their mother's mistake.

We are lucky to have them.

Speaking of children,

Monia must feel very lonely.

I wouldn't like to be in Salim's shoes.

May Allah give him strength.

You could have cured Monia. You could have exorcized her,

you could have done ruqya , as you did with many ill people.

Salim didn't want to.

May Allah guide him.

May Allah guide his creature.

Ms. Amal...

I wanted to...

I really wanted to thank you.

Thank you for everything.

Thank you.

You know, once you've tasted freedom...

you can no longer do without it.

Once you're out of your cage, you don't want to go back in.

My dad and Valentine don't deserve to live in hiding.

They haven't done anything to deserve this.

I blame myself.

So I thought I'd take the biggest freedom of all.

But there's no need to worry. It's just a goodbye.

The universe is huge.

I'm so sorry for everything that's happening to you because of me.

I'm sorry.

- Wait for me, please. - Alright.

Mr. Barkaoui!

Mr. Barkaoui!

You can come in, ma'am.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

I'm so sorry.

How is she?

Thanks to Allah, she is better.

What did the doctors say?

That Salim did well to make her throw up.

They did a stomach pump and an MRI scan. She has no brain damage.

I'm relieved.

Go back to work.

Hello, I'm Inspector Clément.

This interview will take place under the supervision

of your teacher Ms. Hachique,

and the Public Education Legal Adviser,

Mr. Tiphaine.

So Mr. Lucas...

you saw the messages that have been circulating.

Did you recognize the style or...

the way of speaking of a friend or a classmate of yours?

- No? - No.

It was not... There was no tension.

We were joking around.

What she did, what she does... She posts things on social media...

What she does is haram .

"Haram"?

I'm telling you I don't know. I don't understand what's going on.

Are you neutral or not? I didn't do anything and I don't know who did.

Don't be afraid to speak up if you know something.

Honestly...

I don't know.

What about the tags on the front of the school? That was you?

- No. - Really?

Yet... you like drawing it seems.

We were just messing around. There was...

there was nothing. Even Monia was provoking.

So I don't see why we should be the culprits.

What? It was Monia who provoked it?

- Is she the guilty one? - No...

Those who assaulted her, your friends, are the victims. Is that it?

No, it's just that it's...

It's a class game. We played...

A bunch of things happened that weren't supposed to happen, that's all.

- I won't give names. - No?

But...

Some people were angry at her for things they couldn't tolerate.

What should I say?

I didn't do anything. Should I make something up?

- Should I? - Just tell me the truth.

I didn't do anything. So what should I say?

If you have something to say, it's just between us.

Here is my card.

There you go.

You have my number. Call me whenever you want.

It'll stay between us.

Inspector Clément

Wanna go to heaven?

But if you want to go to heaven, you have to pay the price.

That's why jihad is important.

In fact, it's resistance...

to secular terrorists.

That is why I urge you not to compromise.

On our children's education,

on the veil, on our food.

That's why we have to fight against all these miscreants.

All these traitors.

If you see evil,

you must stop it with your hand.

Please do not disturb

Yes!

Is this when you arrive?

I had a little problem with the streetcar.

Are you OK?

Yes.

So if you disagree with your wife, you hit her?

- If she doesn't behave, yes. - If she doesn't behave?

That's not how couples work.

I don't think you should hit a woman.

You don't hit a woman.

What do you think you should do when you have a wife?

- When you are with your wife? - You should talk.

You should talk and try to understand what is wrong.

- Do you get it? - Yes.

You should try to find a compromise.

Then...

if she still doesn't understand,

you can punish her, but just a little.

- Yes? - Allah has divided things up well.

I mean that we, as women, have a role.

We are mothers and wives.

You can't marry a woman who worships fashion.

It means "dunya".

Religion should come first, "dîn".

Those who stray from it must be punished. That's how it goes.

Very good, Jalila.

- Sir? - Yes?

So Monia deserved what happened to her?

Monia...

First of all, suicide is forbidden.

And most of all,

she has strayed from her path.

Islam prohibits homosexuality

and encourages Muslims to target homosexuals and their disease.

If they don't repent, they should be punished.

So if I see a gay man on the street, I can hit him?

What did I say?

- We should talk to him. - That's it.

We need to talk.

What else did I say?

- We should help him to repent. - You should help him to repent.

We should help him to repent. He needs to get back on the right track.

What if he doesn't want to?

- Then we can punish him. - Yes, but gently.

Sir, is it... is it written in the Koran?

Is it licit?

According to Belgian law, it's not.

But according to the law of Allah and the Sharia, it is.

It's the only one that really matters, right?

Do you agree?

Monia's attackers may be in danger here.

But not in Allah's kingdom.

- Sir? - Yes.

I have a question.

Were things different for my poor mother?

What did you say?

Were things different for my miscreant mother?

- What are you doing? - I'm asking a question.

- Stop filming! - Be quiet, Jalila.

Did you try to help my miscreant mother to repent?

- Calm down! Give me this phone. - No!

Will you guys wake up? Monia's at hospital because of him!

She may die. Do you hear...

Turn off this phone! You'll hurt your family's feelings.

What family? I no longer have a family because of you.

You destroyed my family. Go ahead, hit me! Hurt me!

- You're being filmed. - Turn off this phone!

It's live, you're already on the internet.

- Don't touch me! - What are you doing? Don't touch me!

Let go of me! He's the reason my mom took off!

Turn off these phones.

I said, turn off your phones!

He's showing his true colors. I'm not afraid of you anymore, Nabil.

It won't stand for it!

Go ahead, come on. Hit me!

- Stop filming! - Stop!

Listen up! Do you see what this guy is doing to us?

Shut your mouth! What did we say?

What we say in the mosque stays in the mosque.

What we say in religion classes stay in religion classes. Traitors.

- What are you saying? - She's right!

- He's our religion teacher! - It can't be our religion!

Is that what religion is? Waiting for Monia's death?

It's going too far!

Think about it!

We didn't do nothing wrong!

He talks nonsense! Think about it!

Chems...

- Chems, wake up... - What's going on?

- Wake up. - Where are we going?

Wake up, we are going to go see Mom.

- And Daddy? - He's at the bakery. Hurry.

And our uncle?

Stop asking questions, we're leaving.

Follow-up on the Monia case.

The Imam and religion teacher

who worked at the girl's school and in the Atawhid mosque,

Thibault Maes, also known as Nabil, has been arrested in Brussels.

This arrest follows his remarks advocating the supremacy of the Sharia

over Belgian laws, his homophobic statements

and his calls for the submission of women to men.

He was heard by an examining magistrate

who ordered him to be held in custody.

In other news...

- What time is it? - 6:35.

Go back to sleep.

I love you.

So much.

- I don't understand. - I don't care.

Thank you for yesterday evening, it was nice.

I'm glad to have you back.

- What did you say? - I love you.

What did you say?

As I told you before, all you have to do is learn the language.

Alright.

I promise.

- See you tonight. - See you tonight.

- I love you. - Me too.

The Thousand and One Nights

Are you OK?