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Harka (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Harka' is an 2022 internationally co-produced drama film, written and directed by Lotfy Nathan, in his narrative directorial debut. It stars Adam Bessa, Salima Maatoug, Ikbal Harbi and Najib Allagui.
It had its world premiere at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2022, in the Un Certain Regard section.
Plot
A young Tunisian man dreams of a better life and sells contraband oil on the black market. When his father dies, he is left to take care of his two sisters, with eviction from their home looming.
Cast
* Adam Bessa as Ali
* Salima Maatoug as Alyssa
* Ikbal Harbi as Sarra
* Najib Allagui as Omar
Production
In July 2021, it was announced Adam Bessa had joined the cast of the film, with Lotfy Nathan directing from a screenplay he wrote.
Principal photography took place in Tunisia.
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2022, in the Un Certain Regard section where lead actor Adam Bessa was awarded ex aequo the Best Performance Prize. Prior to, Dulac Distribution acquired French distribution rights to the film.
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 10/10.
References
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