El Jaïda

A somber, emotionally resonant drama that immerses you in the intimate struggles of women confined in a Tunisian jail, balancing sorrow with resilience.

Directed by

Abdelaziz Ben Mlouka, Selma Baccar

Genres

History

Starring

Souhir Ben Amara, Raouf Ben Amor, Mohamed Ali Ben Jemaa

Overview

Four women meet at Dar Joued on the eve of Independence. With different ages and social conditions, they are condemned to live together under the authority and injustice of their jailer: "El Jaida". They will share memories of the outside world, joy, emotions and distress of their daily lives.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, identity, family, survival

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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