The feature film, directed by Mohammed bin Attia, will be launched for eight days at Aqeel Cinema in the UAE from Wednesday to August 22.
Aqeel Cinemas is an independent cinema platform that brings quality films from around the world to the UAE public by displaying timeless films and good examples of cinema history. Aqeel Cinema aims to increase knowledge and interest in cinema art.
The film was recently screened at the Arab-French Film Festival, the Tripoli Film Festival, and the Kasbah Theater. Star of El Gouna for Best Actor, the film also won the Grand Prize from the Mediterranean Film Festival in Bastia, France.
The film also participated in several festivals, including the Casablanca Arab Film Festival, the Carthage Film Days, and the London Film Festival, and was screened at the third edition of the Cairo Film Festival and earlier in the Arab Film Festival in Rotterdam.
My son tells the story of Riad, a man who is about to retire from his job as a forklift driver in the port of Tunis, while his life and his wife, Nazli, revolve around their only son Sami. When Sami finally feels better, he suddenly disappears.
The film “My Son” is written and directed by Mohamed Ben Attia, produced by Nomadis Image producers Dora Bouchoucha, Lee Films de Fleuve and Tanit Films. a company
MAD Solutions Film distribution in the Arab world.