From Marrakech to Manchester: “Sophia” Continues Its Global Journey
The Tunisian thriller “Sophia,” directed by and starring Dhafer L’Abidine, is set for its UK premiere at the Manchester Film Festival on March 26, followed by a Q&A session with the filmmaker.
After its world premiere at the Marrakech International Film Festival and its U.S. debut at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, “Sophia” now heads to Manchester, marking another milestone in its expanding international presence 🌍.
The psychological thriller follows Emily, who travels from London to Tunisia hoping to reconcile her daughter Sophia with her estranged husband. What begins as a peaceful reunion quickly spirals into a nightmare when Sophia suddenly disappears ⚠️.
As secrets unravel and betrayals surface, Emily finds herself racing against time in a gripping emotional battle ⏳🔥.
The film features Jessica Brown Findlay, Jonathan Hyde, Kais Setti, and Hiba Abouk, among others.
Distributed in the Arab world by MAD Distribution, with global sales handled by MAD World, the film stands as a cross-cultural production blending European and North African cinematic sensibilities 🎥✨.
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