Harka

'Harka' takes us to the poorest and neediest area of ??Tunisia, where Ali Hambi watches his life go by with a dream in his mind: look for a better future. Ali, despite his young age, is engaged in dealing in gasoline on the Tunisian black market. He doesn't do it for fun, after the death of her father Ali has to bear the weight of raising her two little sisters, Alyssa and Sarra. Problems only add up for the Hambi family, they are about to lose their home, forcing Ali to make a difficult decision. Will they take on the debt and continue living in Tunisia or will they cross the barrier of strangers in search of a place? better? Whatever they decide, this decision will set the course of their lives.

The film is directed and written by Lotfy Nathan, an American director who, with 'Harka', adds his second title to his credits as a feature film director.

Adam Bessa stars as Ali in a role that has won him the Best Male Performance award at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. Along with him, Salima Maatoug and Ikbal Harbi will play the two sisters in their film debut.

In addition to Cannes, 'Harka' has had a fantastic run through festivals and film circles, collecting awards at: Red Sea International Film Festival, Saint'Jean-de-Luz International Film Festival, Filmfest Hamburg and Karlov Film Festival.

• Drama
• Comedy