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…
directed by Meryem BENM’BAREK
directed by Meryem BENM’BAREK
directed by Meryem BENM’BAREK
directed by Meryem BENM’BAREK
CAST
Maha ALEMI
Lubna AZABAL
Sarah PERLES
Faouzi BENSAÏDI
Hamza KHAFIF
Nadia NIAZI
Rawia
CREW +
Producer – Olivier DELBOSC
Production company – Curiosa Films
Screenwriter – Meryem BENM’BAREK
Cinematographer – Son DOAN
Editor – Céline PERREARD
INFOS
Running time – 80’
Ratio – scope
Language – French, Arabic
PRESS REVIEWS
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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