Sam Ali, a young sensitive and impulsive Syrian, left his country for Lebanon to escape the war. To be able to travel to Europe and live with the love of his life, he accepts to have his back tattooed by one of the World’s most sulfurous contemporary artist. Turning his own body into a prestigious piece of art, Sam will however come to realize that his decision might actually mean anything but freedom.
About the film
Details
- Running time
- 1 hr. 30 min.
- Country, year
- Tunisia, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, 2020
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- Arabic, English, French
- Subtitles
- English, Lithuanian
- Age rating
- N-18
Credits
- Director
- Kaouther Ben Hania
- Screenplay
- Kaouther Ben Hania
- Producers
- Martin Hampel, Thanassis Karathanos, Annabella Nezri, Andreas Rocksén
- Cinematography
- Christopher Aoun
- Cast
- Yahya Mahayni, Monica Bellucci, Koen De Bouw, Rupert Wynne-James, Husam Chadat
Festivals and awards
- Best Actor
Director
Kaouther Ben Hania
Kaouther Ben Hania studied cinema in Tunisia and then in Paris. Her documentary Zaineb Hates the Snow premiered at Locarno Film Festival 2016. Her film Beauty and the Dogs, premiered at Cannes Film Festival official selection Un Certain Regard in 2017.
