Communion

Name: Communion
Genre: Psychological drama
Released: 2021
Duration: 96 min

Director: Nejib Belkadhi

Rights:

Highlights

Won Grand Prize for the Best Feature Film Luxor African Film Festival
The film landed its world premiere at the first edition of Red Sea International Film Festival
One of the winning film projects at the Malmo Arab Film Festival
One of the winning film projects at the El Gouna Film Festival
Received support from The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC)

2021/ Tunisia96 min/ Psychological drama

Original Title

Qorban

SYNOPSIS

The plot of the film follows Sara who works from home, during the lockdown, in the humanitarian sector, helping people in distress during the Covid-19 crisis. Her husband Kais, psychotic, finds himself without medication, out of stock. Then begins the downfall to hell. Meanwhile, nature regains its rights, and the air becomes purer and more breathable.

CAST

Souhir Ben Amara
Nejib Belkadhi

CREW

Screenwriter: Nejib Belkadhi
DOP: Hazem Berrabah
Editor: Malek Chatta

Production Company(ies)

Propaganda Production

Producer(s)

Imed Marzouk

Red Sea International Film Festival, Saudi Arabia

Luxor African Film Festival, Egypt

Malmo Arab Film Festival, Sweden

Grand Prize for the Best Feature Film - Luxor African Film Festival, Egypt

Reviews

Wendy Ide - Screen Daily

Meredith Taylor - Filmuforia

Quotes

“Although a little strident in its approach, The film tackles important issues: domestic violence and the disastrous impact of the pandemic on mental health,” Wendy Ide - Screen Daily

"Maudlin and highly intriguing, COMMUNION is a perfect example of a success feature made on a financial shoestring."Meredith Taylor - Filmuforia