Tunisian Film "Round 13" Wins Best Film at Cannes Prestige Summit

In the margins of the Cannes Film Festival, the Tunisian film "Round 13" by director and actor Mohamed Ali Nahdi has won the Best Film award at the Cannes Prestige Summit, an international film event held in parallel with the main competitions of the festival.

A Prestigious Recognition

This distinction adds to the film's current success in Tunisian cinemas. The Cannes Prestige Summit brings together professionals from the film industry, media, arts, and creative industries from several countries every year. Organized during the Cannes Film Festival period, the event offers meetings, screenings, tributes, and award ceremonies to showcase international and emerging film projects and foster exchanges between directors, screenwriters, and producers.

A Growing Importance of Parallel Events

Through this recognition, "Round 13" is valued in a context where parallel events to the Cannes Film Festival play an increasingly important role in the circulation of works and the emergence of new talents.

A Film that Reflects the Tunisian Cinema's Dynamism

Mohamed Ali Nahdi's film is part of this dynamic, which is increasingly present in international festivals and events. The Cannes Film Festival is rich in its parallel events, including the Film Market and the Ciné F, which have seen Tunisians participate.

A Testimony to the Quality of Tunisian Cinema

This award is a testament to the quality of Tunisian cinema, which continues to produce ambitious projects capable of captivating juries and professionals in the sector beyond national borders, despite the challenges and difficulties.

A Boost for Emerging Tunisian Filmmakers

This prize encourages a whole generation of Tunisian filmmakers seeking to circulate their works in international circuits. "Round 13" follows the story of Kamel, a former African boxing champion who abandoned his career to build a peaceful life with his wife Samia and their son Sabri.

A Family's Struggle

As a worker on construction sites, Kamel dedicates himself full-time to his small family and admires his son. However, the family's daily life takes a turn when an accident at school leads to medical exams revealing a terrible truth: Sabri is suffering from a bone tumor. From then on, the family plunges into a grueling struggle against disease, fear, and powerlessness in the face of a failing healthcare system.