Completed - FRENCH, ARABIC - Drama, Romance, Social issues - 92 minutes
Samia immigrates to France illegally. Obsessed by the idea her radical islamist brother might be stalking her, she first finds refuge with Imed, an acquaintance from her village, then with Leila, her employer. Desire and fear heightens the tension between the three protagonists.
Year of production : 2016 Director(s) : Raja AMARI Writer(s) : Raja AMARI Cast : Hiam ABBAS, Sara HANACHI, Salim KECHIOUCHE, Majd MASTOURA Producer(s) : Dora BOUCHOUCHA (NOMADIS IMAGES), Dominique BESNEHARD (MON VOISIN PRODUCTIONS)
Like hundreds of illegal immigrants, Samia lands on European shores. Haunted by the fear of being followed by her Islamist brother whom she had denounced to the authorities, Samia first finds refuge at Imed’s home, a former acquaintance from her village, before ending up working for the rich widow Leila. These new meetings mingle with her headlong flight where desire enhances tensions.
Country(ies) : FRANCE, TUNISIA
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Official Competition at Toronto International Film Festival 2016Bussan International Film Festival in South Korea 2016Cinemania Festival in Canada 2016Chennai International Film Festival in India 2016Muhr Feature competition at Dubai International Film Festival 2016Forum Section at Berlin International Film Festival 2017