the blessed (2017)

Synopsis:

Set years after the Civil War in Algiers, The Blessed reflects on the current situation of Algeria through the perspectives of a married couple who are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary and their son’s as well showing the gap between the two generations’ views.

Director: Sofia Djama
Writer: Sofia Djama
Country: Algeria, Belgium, France
Production: Liaison Cinématographique, Artémis Productions / International Sales: Bac Films

Funds:

Liaison Cinématographique, Artémis Productions / International Sales: Bac Films

Awards / Nominations:

Orizzonti Award for Best Actress - The Venice Film Festival

The Brian Award - The Venice Film Festival

The Lina Mangiacapre Award - The Venice Film Festival

Reviews:

Cineuropa - http://cineuropa.org/nw.aspx