MIMESIS

Status In production

Director Kaouther BEN HANIA

Genre Drama

Synopsis In 90’s Tunisia, Bouchra opposes a hostile new imam who wants to turn her family’s mausoleum into a mosque. Her encounter with Ahmed, a cameraman, inspires her to make a film about the saint buried in the mausoleum. This quest plunges her into an investigation into the origins of the cult, shaking her deeply held beliefs.

Producer Tanit Films (FR)

Coproducers Kwassa Films (BE), Laika Film (SE), Mime Films (TN), MA.JA.DE (DE)

Partners  Wallonia-Brussels Federation, Media Creative Europe, Eurimages, CNC FFA, Île-de-France Region, Tunisian Film Center, Film i Vast, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, OIF, Mitteldeutsch Medienförderung, ARTE, BeTV, Proximus, ZDF, Tax Shelter via Beside production, Red Sea Fund, Kilani Group

Distribution FR Jour 2 Fête

Distribution BE Cinéart

International Sales The Party Film Sales