Un Fils

A compelling family drama and impressive debut by the Tunisian director Mehdi Barsaoui. Tunisia, summer 2011. Fares and Meriem are enjoying the days with their 11-year-old son, Aziz. During a trip in the south of the country, one event changes their lives forever. What follows is a race against the clock, in which Fares and Meriem are confronted with conflicting emotions and difficult choices. In a series of twists and turns, the story ingeniously reveals the reality of today's Tunisian society.

Un Fils premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where the film was selected for the Orrizonti competition. Sami Bouajila won the prize for best actor for his portrayal of Fares. The film was embraced by the audience at the International Film Festival in Rotterdam (IFFR).