Erige Sehiri
Erige Sehiri is a talented Tunisian filmmaker recognized for her documentary and narrative works that delve into social issues. She gained acclaim with her films, including 'Sous les figues,' which earned a spot at Cannes and was Tunisia's Oscar submission in 2023. Her upcoming project, 'Marie et Jolie,' is expected to be showcased at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
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Erige Sehiri directed 'Sous les figues', which won Amine Bouhafa the best music award at the Critics Awards.
Ashab Al-Ardh de Peter Mimi et ses enjeux
Tunisia· 2026-03-02
Erige Sehiri directed the film 'Promis le ciel' which is competing at the festival.
Festival du film africain de Louxor: deux films tunisiens en compétition officielleTunisia· 2026-02-15
Erige Sehiri directed the film PROMIS LE CIEL, which featured Debora Lobe Naney.
Festival International du Film de Marrakech : palmarès de la 22ᵉ édition
Morocco· 2025-12-07
Erige Sehiri delivers a film where fragile promises become the thread of a deeply human narrative.
Sélection tunisienne aux JCC : Le cinéma tunisien respire, s’affirme et s’élèveTunisia· 2025-11-15
Erige Sehiri's film 'Promis le Ciel' highlights female solidarity against racism.
Festival International du Film de Marrakech : une sélection officielle de 82 films représentant 31 paysMorocco· 2025-11-10
Erige Sehiri returns with a sensitive drama about exile and memory.
Le cinéma tunisien à l’honneur – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-09-21
Erige Sehiri co-wrote and directed Promised Sky, which addresses the migration phenomenon.
deux films tunisiens en sélection, Dhafer Labidine à l’affiche d’un film palestinien – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-09-08
Erige Sehiri's film 'Promis le ciel' is supported by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and has its world premiere at the Festival de Cannes.
Élargir la présence du cinéma tunisien à l’international – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-05-22
Erige Sehiri is the director of 'Promis le ciel', presented at the Festival de Cannes.
mémoire, formation et visibilité au cœur des débats à Cannes – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-05-20Erige Sehiri is a Tunisian director whose film was selected for the Cannes Film Festival.
Les Indiscrétions d’Elyssa – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-05-20
Erige Sehiri is a Tunisian director whose film Promis le ciel will launch the competition of the Un Certain Regard section.
On connaît le jury de la section Un Certain Regard au prochain Festival de Cannes
Monaco· 2025-04-29
Erige Sehiri directed the Tunisian film 'Promis le ciel' which is competing in the Un Certain Regard selection.
78e édition du festival de Cannes : Des films reflets de notre époque et de ses contrastesTunisia· 2025-04-12
Erige Sehiri is the director of the Tunisian feature film 'Promis le ciel', which has been selected for the Cannes Film Festival.
Cannes 2025 : « Promis le ciel » d’Erige Sehiri en compétition dans la section « Un Certain Regard »Tunisia· 2025-04-10Erige Sehiri directed her first feature documentary 'La voie normale' about Tunisian railway workers.
Les films tunisiens pressentis – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-03-31
