Achievement Award for Khedija Lemkecher and Interpretation Award for Ilies Kadri
The film "Nawwar Achiya" (Belles de Nuit) by Khedija Lemkecher won two awards at the Agadir International Cinema and Migration Festival, held from December 8 to 13. The jury awarded it the Achievement Award, as well as the Special Jury Prize for Interpretation, awarded to Ilies Kadri for his role as Yahya. Present at the festival, actress Fatma Ben Saïdane received the two awards on behalf of the film team. The jury motivated its choice of the achievement award after a fervent debate, citing "the bold and human vision with which the film approaches immigration, and the way it raises the migration issue to its most painful point while elevating it to myth and salvific poetry". They concluded: "This award was given to carry further an intention of beauty and song, to accompany youth and confront injustices". The film takes place in the popular neighborhood of Hay Helal, in Tunis. It stars Djo, a boxing hall manager, who is sick and desperate, and meets Yahya, a talented young man determined to leave his country to join Italy. Together, they navigate between the hopes of sporting success and the harsh reality of their environment.
About the Film
- Title: Nawwar Achiya (Belles de Nuit)
- Director: Khedija Lemkecher
- Awards: Achievement Award and Special Jury Prize for Interpretation
- Festival: Agadir International Cinema and Migration Festival
- Dates: December 8-13
Key Themes
- Immigration
- Youth
- Injustice
- Sport
- Environment
Note: The translation aims to preserve the original meaning and tone of the article, while adapting it to an English-speaking audience.
