As a seasoned movie critic with a penchant for unconventional narratives and a soft spot for emerging talent, I find myself intrigued by the latest offering from Tunisian auteur Ala Eddine Slim – “Agora”. Having had the privilege of witnessing the meteoric rise of Slim’s cinematic prowess through his critically acclaimed works like “The Last of Us” and “Tlamess”, I can’t help but feel a sense of anticipation tinged with excitement.
As a passionate film enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve secured the international distribution rights for the captivating mystery drama “Agora” by Tunisian director Ala Eddine Slim. This announcement comes before its grand world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival in competition!
The film revolves around three missing people who suddenly return to a remote town in Tunisia, prompting tensions within their families and community. A local police inspector named Fathi tries to unravel the mystery of their initial disappearance and unexpected return with the help of her friend Amine. Then, a second inspector arrives from the capital. The somewhat supernatural film’s events unfold as if they were taking place in the dreams of two animals – a blue dog and a black crow – as the director has put it in an interview with EbMaster.
Slim’s last two projects, characterized by sparse dialogue and evocative visuals, received notable recognition from critics: “The Last of Us” (2016) earned the Lion of the Future Prize at Venice. “Tlamess” (2019) was showcased in the Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes. Following this, Mad Solution’s Mad Distribution division distributed “Tlamess” throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
“In addition to its theater release, ‘Agora’ will be disseminated across the Arab region through Mad Distribution. Meanwhile, Mad World, the company’s newly formed global sales division, will manage distribution deals with partners worldwide.”
The “Agora” cast includes Neji Kanaweti (“Who Do I Belong To”), Bilel Slatnia (“Dachra”), Majd Mastoura (“Hedi”), and the rising Tunisian actress, Sonia Zarg Ayouna.
The movie is a collaboration between French producer Julie Viez’s Cinenovo and Slim’s Exit Productions. It received financial support from several sources such as the Tunisian National Center for Cinema and Image, Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Fund, and Qatar’s Doha Film Institute.
Mad Solutions‘ co-founders, Alaa Karkouti and Maher Diab expressed their eagerness in a statement about introducing an intriguing investigative drama to the global market, which they believe will keep viewers captivated until the very end.
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2024-08-06 17:49