Fatma 75

At a glance

Fatma 75, is a 1975 Tunisian movie, directed by Selma Baccar, and starring Jalila Baccar, Bchira Ben Mourad, Mouna Noureddine. with a runtime of 60 minutes.

Overview

Fatma 75 is a landmark 1975 Tunisian film and the first non-fiction work by a Tunisian woman director, made during the United Nations International Women's Year. A pioneering feminist essay film, it presents powerful female figures within Tunisian society and stands as the first in a series of bold works exploring women's strength and agency in the country. Long suppressed by censorship, Fatma 75 was never officially screened for decades despite being widely recognized as one of the most important films to emerge from North Africa — a milestone of Arab and African cinema now finally receiving the recognition it deserves.

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