Under Her Skin
Spring Grants 2020 - Post-Production Stage
Meriem Mesraoua / Short Narrative / Qatar, Algeria, France / 15 min / Original Language: Arabic / Interests: Coming of age, Drama
Synopsis
When her mother forbids her from biting her nails, Sarah must now abide by rules she does not fully understand. By regaining control over her actions and projected image, Sarah slowly redefines her attitude towards herself and others.
Credits
- Director
- Meriem Mesraoua
- Screenwriter
- Meriem Mesraoua
- Producer
- François D'Artemare
- Production Company
- Les Films de l'Après-Midi
About the Director
"Meriem Mesraoua's work explores issues of identity and power dynamics. In 2020, her short film 'Under Her Skin' premiered at the Venice Film Festival. Meriem is currently developing her first feature film.
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