»I wanted to live and love, like all modern women«, says Fadma, who is now 75 years old. When she was young she was employed by the French Army as a prostitute and accompanied the soldiers in the war in Indochina. Far from being nostalgic or regretting her work, she presents herself in Dalila Ennadre’s intimate portrait as an open and extremely entertaining protagonist. Today Fadma earns a living for herself and her adopted sons as a beggar and fights to be recognised by France as a war veteran. Her bubbling energy incites one to listen, to sympathise and learn more about the legacy of colonial Moroccan history.

Awards for ›I Loved So Much‹
Preis für die beste Dokumentation, African Cinema Festival, Tarifa, 2008 | Spezielle Erwähnung der Jury, Carthage Cinema Journey, 2008