Astra

Director: Nidhal Guiga
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The film won the Bronze Tanit at the Carthage Film Festival (JCC) after competing in the Official Short Films Competition with 11 films.
The film is supported by Tunisia’s Centre national du Cinéma et de l'image Animée (CNC) and the Ministry of Culture – Tunisia.
The film landed it world premiere at Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF)
Screened as part of “Hope” program by Anhar Network For Human Right Films, in the light of spreading cultural awareness in Tunisian prisons and rehabilitation centers.
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2017/ Tunisia17 min/ Short, Drama
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SYNOPSIS
Dali takes care of his daughter Douja who has Down syndrome. One day and against his wife’s advice, Dali takes Douja to an amusement park called Astra. In this park, a bizarre dry world is revealed to them.
CAST
Nejib Belkadhi
Douja Boukhriss
Nour Mkaouer
Yasmine Ben Mahmoud
CREW
Screenwriter: Nidhal Guiga
DOP: Hazem Berrabah
Editor: Nadia Touijer
Hafedh Laaridhi
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Production Company(ies)
Nomadis Images
Propaganda Productions
Producer(s)
Dora Bouchoucha
Imed Marzouk
Omar Ben Ali
film festivals
Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), UAE
Carthage Film Festival (JCC), Tunisia
Alexandria Short Film Festival, Egypt
film awards
Bronze Tanit at the Carthage Film Festival (JCC), Tunisia