Ms Bahja
Aflam 2025
By Walid Tayaa (Tunisia, 2006, 13 min)
With Fatma Ben Saïdane, Amira Rezgui
Mrs. Bahja, in her sixties, is hospitalized with her leg and arms in plaster. She also suffers from high blood pressure. She can barely move, yet must eat her evening meal. She never agrees with the nurse on what program she wants to watch on TV. But she must never lose her cool. Can she keep her cool?
Guest of honour: 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.
By Walid Tayaa (Tunisia, 2006, 13 min)
With Fatma Ben Saïdane, Amira Rezgui
Mrs. Bahja, in her sixties, is hospitalized with her leg and arms in plaster. She also suffers from high blood pressure. She can barely move, yet must eat her evening meal. She never agrees with the nurse on what program she wants to watch on TV. But she must never lose her cool. Can she keep her cool?
Guest of honour: 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.