Sinopsis
Marie, an Ivorian pastor and former journalist, has been living in Tunisia for ten years. Her home becomes a refuge for Naney, a young mother seeking a better future, and Jolie, a strong-willed student carrying her family’s hopes. The arrival of a little orphan girl challenges their sense of solidarity in a tense social climate, revealing both their fragility and strength.
Erige Sehiri is a French-Tunisian director, producer, and former journalist whose work bridges documentary and fiction. She debuted with the acclaimed documentary Railway Men (2018), and in 2022 wrote, directed, and produced her first feature, Under the Fig Trees, a tender portrait of rural youth and working life. The film premiered at the 54th Directors’ Fortnight in Cannes and was Tunisia’s submission to the 2023 Oscars. It screened at major international festivals and was released in over 20 countries. Sehiri is a strong advocate for freedom of expression and co-founded INKYFADA and the NGO Al Khatt. She is also a founding member of Rawiyat–Sisters in Film. Her second feature, Promised Sky, will premiere in Un Certain Regard at Cannes.
Sunday,November 9th 8:30 p.m.
Sala Borau, Cineteca Madrid
Tickets sale: 5€/ €5. Online / Ticket office Tuesday to Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Year of Production: 2025
Time: 95’
Country: Túnez, Francia, Qatar
Languages: Francés, árabe
Director: Erige Sehiri
Cast: Aïssa Maiga, Debora Lobe Naney, Laetitia Ky, Estelle Kenza Dogbo
Production: Didar Domehri, Erige Sehiri
Script: Erige Sehiri, Anna Ciennik, Malika Cécile Louati
Director of Photography: Frida Marzouk
Production Companies: Maneki Films, Heina Production, Canal +
International Sales: Luxbox
Distribution: Atalante
Selected at Festival de Cannes – Un Certain Regard, Shanghai International Film Festival, New Zealand Film Festival, BFI - London Film Festival, Zurich Film Festival y Mostra de Valencia
