Making Of
Aflam 2025
By Nouri Bouzid (Tunisia, 2006, 2h)
With Lotfi Abdelli, Afef Ben Mahmoud, Fatma Ben Saïdane
Bahta, an unemployed 25-year-old breakdancing enthusiast, is a character with a poor sense of self, but a good sense of humor about his life’s setbacks. One day, he decides to disguise himself as a policeman to mock “average Tunisians resigned to living small”. Wanted, he is hidden by an Islamist group who try to turn him into a suicide bomber.
In the presence of guest of honor and actress Fatma Ben Saïdane.
Fatma Ben Saidane
Born in 1952, Fatma Ben Saïdane is a Tunisian actress and director, widely recognized for her film and television career, both in Tunisia and abroad, and for her commitment to promoting Tunisian culture.
Fatma Ben Saïdane is one of the most respected and influential actresses in Tunisian cinema. A key figure on the country’s cultural scene, she has established herself as a role model for younger generations, particularly women, both through her ability to embody strong, determined characters and through her artistic and social commitment.
Through a selection of feature-length and short films, as well as a masterclass, Aflam this year wishes to honor this great figure of Arab cinema.
Nouri Bouzid
A graduate of INSAS in Brussels, Nouri Bouzid was assistant director on several Tunisian and foreign films. His career was launched with L’Homme de Cendres. He also contributed to the writing of a number of successful Tunisian films, including L’Enfant des Terrasses, La Saison des Hommes and Les Silences du Palais.
By Nouri Bouzid (Tunisia, 2006, 2h)
With Lotfi Abdelli, Afef Ben Mahmoud, Fatma Ben Saïdane
Bahta, an unemployed 25-year-old breakdancing enthusiast, is a character with a poor sense of self, but a good sense of humor about his life’s setbacks. One day, he decides to disguise himself as a policeman to mock “average Tunisians resigned to living small”. Wanted, he is hidden by an Islamist group who try to turn him into a suicide bomber.
In the presence of guest of honor and actress Fatma Ben Saïdane.
Fatma Ben Saidane
Born in 1952, Fatma Ben Saïdane is a Tunisian actress and director, widely recognized for her film and television career, both in Tunisia and abroad, and for her commitment to promoting Tunisian culture.
Fatma Ben Saïdane is one of the most respected and influential actresses in Tunisian cinema. A key figure on the country’s cultural scene, she has established herself as a role model for younger generations, particularly women, both through her ability to embody strong, determined characters and through her artistic and social commitment.
Through a selection of feature-length and short films, as well as a masterclass, Aflam this year wishes to honor this great figure of Arab cinema.
Nouri Bouzid
A graduate of INSAS in Brussels, Nouri Bouzid was assistant director on several Tunisian and foreign films. His career was launched with L’Homme de Cendres. He also contributed to the writing of a number of successful Tunisian films, including L’Enfant des Terrasses, La Saison des Hommes and Les Silences du Palais.