THE BURIED, 10min., Tunisia
Directed by Yassmine Naceur
This documentary film tells the story of Hnia, a resilient rural woman, who recounts her experience with mardouma, a traditional method of charcoal production. Through her testimony, the film revisits her past, tracing her life journey and highlighting the difficulties and challenges she faced in both work and daily life.
The film also sheds light on the status of Tunisian rural women and their role in preserving traditional heritage, emphasizing their strength, patience, and ability to endure and work under harsh conditions.

The Hidden Voice, 15min., Tunisia
Directed by Houssem Eddine Abdelwahed
Siwar, a 29-year-old photographer, feels lonely, isolated, and convinced that she is a burden to her loved ones. She struggles daily with mental health issues that complicate her life (schizoid personality disorder).

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Crescendo, 11min., Tunisia
Directed by Mohamed Ali Maatoug, Mohamed Karim Dahmouni
We delve into the universality of music and the contrasting nature of musical preferences through the story of Yomna and Farah, two teenagers who differ in everything except their shared passion for music.

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Jalloul, 17min., Tunisia
Directed by Mariem Kallel
Aicha, a 20-year-old young woman, struggles to accept the death of her grandmother Jalila. She begins to see her reappear at different moments from the past. These visions drive Aicha to confront her late grandmother, so she can finally come to terms with her loss and move forward with her life.