Two of four daughters from a Tunisian family leave to join Daesh fighters in Libya, prompting their mother to confront their absence through reenactments.
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Two of four daughters from a Tunisian family leave to join Daesh fighters in Libya, prompting their mother to confront their absence through reenactments.
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Olfa Hamrouni, a mother in Tunisia, faces the heart-wrenching absence of her two older daughters, Rahma and Ghofrane, who left to join Daesh fighters in Libya. Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, the film uses professional actors to reenact the lives of Olfa and her daughters, blending their narratives with the experiences of the two remaining sisters. The documentary premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and was released in France on July 5, 2023. It has been nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.
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The GuardianDirector Kaouther Ben Hania weaves a real family’s reminiscences with dramatic reconstructions in this compelling, Oscar-nominated documentary.
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- Meet Olfa Hamrouni, a mother confronting radicalization.
- Find out how professional actors portray real-life events.
- See the impact of Daesh on a Tunisian family.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2023.
- Olfa Hamrouni gained attention in April 2016 for her daughters' radicalization.
- The film has a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 82 reviews.
- Four Daughters was released in France on July 5, 2023.
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Who directed the documentary Four Daughters?
Four Daughters was directed by Kaouther Ben Hania.
What is the main subject of Four Daughters?
The documentary tells the story of a Tunisian family after two of four daughters leave to join Daesh fighters in Libya.
When did Four Daughters premiere at the Cannes Film Festival?
Four Daughters had its world premiere on 19 May 2023 at the 76th Cannes Film Festival.
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