Arab Blues

After years abroad in Paris, Selma returns to Tunis with the dream of opening up her own psychotherapy practice.

French and Arabic with English subtitles.

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Palm Springs International Film Festival: New Voices/New Visions Grand Jury Prize nominee!
Stockholm Film Festival: Best Film nominee!
Valladolid International Film Festival: Best Film nominee!

“light and radiantly shot new look at a decidedly modern but conflicted Tunis may be just the cure for your own COVID-era blues right now.” (Georgia Straight)

“a window into the cinematic history of Tunisia, and successfully captures a country during changing times…a refreshing and entertaining comedy that illustrates how integral humour is in Tunisian culture.” (Exclaim)

“an incisive comedy about coming home, breaking taboos, and building community…a powerful and compelling performance…develops with an irresistible charm while not sidestepping bigger questions about both a country and a woman at a crossroads.” (TIFF)

Selma, a psychoanalyst, deals with a cast of colorful new patients after returning home to Tunisia to open a practice.
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