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Aida, member of a Tunisian contemporary dance troupe touring Morocco, provokes during a representation in a small Middle Atlas town, her life and stage partner Hedi, who injures her onstage triggering a series of events through a long night across a forest, on the way to the next village's doctor.

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Tim Grierson Screen International 12/04/2023
The film weaves a spell from its opening frames, growing more lovely and thought-provoking as its characters drift into a nocturnal netherworld in which their deep-seated fears and desires start rising to the surface. Go to Full Review Joseph Fahim Middle East Eye 11/18/2023
This is a feast for the senses.Its subtle politics,however,is its strongest asset,exploring female sexuality and self-autonomy; gender fluidity and polyamory;and the schism between the free nature of art and the restrictive reality of Arab societies. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Afef Ben Mahmoud

Director

Khalil Benkirane

Director

Sondos Belhassen

Nawel

Afef Ben Mahmoud

Aida

Saleh Bakri

Hassan

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

Hedi
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Synopsis Aida, member of a Tunisian contemporary dance troupe touring Morocco, provokes during a representation in a small Middle Atlas town, her life and stage partner Hedi, who injures her onstage triggering a series of events through a long night across a forest, on the way to the next village's doctor.
Director
Afef Ben Mahmoud, Khalil Benkirane
Producer
Khalil Benkirane, Afef Ben Mahmoud
Screenwriter
Afef Ben Mahmoud
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Arabic
Runtime
1h 42m