Kaouther Ben Hania
- Director
- Screenwriter
Also known as: كوثر بن هنية · Каутер Бен Ханья
Kaouther Ben Hania (Arabic: كوثر بن هنية; born August 27, 1977; Sidi Bouzid) is a Tunisian filmmaker. Beauty and the Dogs (2017), her best-known film, was selected as the Tunisian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards. Her 2020 film The Man Who Sold His Skin was nominated for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards.
Kaouther Ben Hania was born in Sidi Bouzid. She studied at the Ecole des Arts et du Cinéma (EDAC) in Tunisia, then studied at La Fémis and the Sorbonne in Paris.
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Before Acting
- •Studied at La Fémis.
Known For
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4Full Filmography
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The Voice of Hind Rajab
2025 · director · writer · editor · ⭐ 8.0
Love, Life & Everything in Between
2022 · director · ⭐ 3.3
The Man Who Sold His Skin
2021 · director · writer · ⭐ 6.5
Sheikh's Watermelons
2018 · director · writer · ⭐ 7.0
Beauty and the Dogs
2017 · director · ⭐ 7.0
The Blade of Tunis
2014 · director · writer · ⭐ 6.1
Wooden Hand
2013 · director · writer
Me, My Sister and the Thing
2006 · director · writer
Breach
2005 · writer · director
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1FAQ
How old is Kaouther Ben Hania?
Kaouther Ben Hania is 49 years old.
When was Kaouther Ben Hania born?
Kaouther Ben Hania was born on August 27, 1977.
What is Kaouther Ben Hania's nationality?
Kaouther Ben Hania is Tunisia.
How many works has Kaouther Ben Hania appeared in?
Kaouther Ben Hania has 10 credited works in our database.
What is Kaouther Ben Hania known for?
Kaouther Ben Hania is known for Breach, Me, My Sister and the Thing, The Blade of Tunis, The Voice of Hind Rajab.
Where was Kaouther Ben Hania born?
Kaouther Ben Hania was born in Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia.