Horizons of Arab Cinema · 47th Edition
To the Sun and Beyond
Director
Aziz Shennawy
Country
Tunisia, Saudi Arabia
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Language
Tunisian Arabic
Premiere
World Premiere
Synopsis
In Tunisia, a single mother learns that her young son suffers from a rare skin condition that prevents him from being exposed to sunlight. As their world gradually narrows and everyday life becomes a series of new challenges, she is forced to confront isolation, fear, and the weight of responsibility.
Cast
Rania Agrebi, Najla Ben Abdallah, Skander Gzara
Screenplay
Aziz Shennawy
Producers
Tarek Marouani
About the Director
He is a Tunisian filmmaker and screenwriter. His short films Korrinty (2021) and Forsaken (2023) were selected for international film festivals. To the Sun and Beyond marks his feature directorial debut.
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