ON THE EDGE
Tunisia I 2024 I Arabic dialogue with English subtitles l 18 min
ABOUT FILM
On the Edge (2024) is a powerful short film that follows a young man confronting societal pressures and personal turmoil in a raw journey of self-discovery. Showcased at major film festivals, including the Red Sea International Film Festival and Tampere Film Festival, it earned critical praise for its intimate portrayal of personal struggle.
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Screening: May 3rd 18:00 Panora 2
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CAST & CREDITS
Director: Sahar El Echi
Writer: Sahar El Echi
Cast: Meriem Sayah, Mohammed Hassin Grayaa, Aymen Mejri
Dop: Farouk Laaridh
Producer: Ibtissem Labidi, Sarra Abidi
SAHAR EL ECHI
Sahar El Echi, a tunisian visual artist Filmmaker and researcher. She had obtained her masters diploma in visual design at the Higher Institute of Fine Arts of Tunis. She is working on her PHD project in film studies at ESAC .
She directed two short Films, Mutation (2016) and Entre-Deux (2018), which was selected in international festivals (Berlin Inframed Film Festival, Beirut International Film Festival, international film festival of video art of casablanca.
She makes use of different mediums including cinema, photography and video art. She also exhibits her work in many art galleries.
Sahar was selected in international programs, The Documentary Film Methods for film at the Danish Film School in Copenhagen, The Beirut – Locarno Industry Academy International, as part of the Berlinale Talents. her latest project On the Edge has been selected for the industry days at the Arab Film Festival in Malmo and for Durban Talents 2022.