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SOFIA
A film by
Meryem BENM’BAREK
2018 – France, Qatar – Drama – 80'
SYNOPSIS
Sofia, 20, lives with her parents in Casablanca. Suffering from pregnancy denial, she finds herself breaking the law by giving birth to a baby out of wedlock. The hospital gives her 24 hours to provide them with the identification papers belonging to the father of the child before informing the authorities…
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CAST
INFOS
CREW+
Maha ALEMI
Lubna AZABAL
Sarah PERLES
Faouzi BENSAÏDI
Hamza KHAFIF
Nadia NIAZI
Rawia
Running time – 80’
Ratio – scope
Language – French, Arabic
Producer – Olivier DELBOSC
Production company – Curiosa Films
Screenwriter – Meryem BENM’BAREK
Cinematographer – Son DOAN
Editor – Céline PERREARD
PRESS REVIEWS
SCREENINGS IN FESTIVAL & MARKETS +
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS +
Un Certain Regard 2018 – Best Screenplay
2019 Palm Springs IFF – New Voices New Visions Awards
Festival du Film Francophone d'Angoulême 2018 – Best Screenplay Award
2018 Bratislava IFF – Best Director Award
2018 Festival Cinemed Bruxelles – Official Jury's Special Prize
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