Communion

Director: Nejib Belkadhi
Rights:
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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)
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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
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Production Company(ies)
Propaganda Production
Producer(s)
Imed Marzouk
film festivals
Red Sea International Film Festival, Saudi Arabia
Luxor African Film Festival, Egypt
Malmo Arab Film Festival, Sweden
film awards
Grand Prize for the Best Feature Film - Luxor African Film Festival, Egypt
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