Tunisian Actress Afef Ben Mahmoud Wins Best Actress Award at Cairo International Film Festival
Already distinguished in several roles, including her part in "Backstage," a film co-directed with Khalil Ben Kirane, Tunisian actress Afef Ben Mahmoud has just reached a new major milestone in her career. She won the Best Actress award at the Cairo International Film Festival for her role in "13th Round" by Mohamed Ali Nahdi.
A Prestigious Award
During the latest edition of the Cairo International Film Festival, one of the most prestigious events in the Arab world, Afef Ben Mahmoud was awarded the Best Actress prize for her performance in "13th Round," directed by Mohamed Ali Nahdi. Her performance was praised for its strength and authenticity.
A Performance Praised by Critics
Carried by subtle narration and careful psychological construction, "13th Round" won over critics. Afef Ben Mahmoud's intense and deeply inhabited performance was unanimously praised. Observers highlighted her ability to bring a rare emotional accuracy to her character, navigating between fragility and determination.
A New Milestone in a Promising Career
This new award is part of a rich artistic career. It confirms Afef Ben Mahmoud's place among the most promising female voices in contemporary Arab cinema. Through the depth of her roles and the subtlety of her acting, the actress imposes herself as an essential figure in a cinema in full transformation, where artistic demand is combined with a narrative renewal.
Towards International Recognition
With this distinction in Cairo, Afef Ben Mahmoud continues her path towards increasingly affirmed international recognition — and carries with her the prestige of Tunisian cinema on the world's stages.
