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Classical symphonic music is everything for 17-year-old Zahia Ziouani and her twin sister, Fettouma. Nevertheless, living in underprivileged Parisian suburbs in 1995 with their Algerian background, they struggle arduously to approach their dreams – becoming an orchestra conductor and a cellist.

Driven by determination, passion, and courage, they create their own orchestra, Divertimento.

It will be a game-changer.



DIVERTIMENTO is inspired by the life of Zahia Ziouani, one of the few worldwide renown female conductors. Come meet the director of this film on Wednesday, April 26th at 1:30pm screening at the AVON Theatre.


This film is sponsored by the Ecole and FASNY


  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    110 minutes
  • Language
    French
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    US PREMIERE
  • Director
    Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar
  • Screenwriter
    Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar, Clara Bourreau
  • Cast
    Oulaya Amamra, Lina El Arabi, Niels Arestrup
  • Cinematographer
    Naomi Amarger
  • Editor
    Benoît Quinon
  • Sound Design
    Jean-Noël Yven