Djellaba Basket

Marseille: a repentant Salafist—once a mosque-based drug dealer—who has reverted to being a progressive. A traditionalist from the northern districts pitted against "Sheikh Google" in an "SOS Islam" style clash. A gay Imam advocating for LGBT inclusion—and a prudent crook. Young people torn between hashish and jihad, swayed by whoever preaches to them first.

A societal approach to the "djellaba-and-sneakers" generation.

While France has yet to recover from the national trauma caused by the recent attacks that plunged the country into mourning, it seems difficult to highlight an Islam that advocates peace, tolerance, and intercultural dialogue. Yet, jihad cannot be said to represent the Muslim faith, nor does it reflect the reality of its adherents. Like other believers, Muslims do not form a monolithic group with clearly defined boundaries; rather, they are a highly diverse collection of individuals with varying religious practices and personal backgrounds. Consequently, the category of "Muslims" encompasses not only those who embrace Islam as a religion but also individuals who—due to their culture or ethnic origin—are perceived as Muslim by others, even if they happen to be atheists or followers of other faiths.

Djellaba Baskets – 52-minute documentary film

Broadcaster: France 3 Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.

Written by Philippe PUJOL
Directed by Philippe PUJOL and Jean-Christophe GAUDRY
With the participation of CNC/Procirep Angoa/Region SUD