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‘Take My Breath’ Filmmaker Nada Mezni Hafaiedh On Being “Truthful To The Experience Of An Intersex Individual” In Tunisia’s Oscar Entry – Contenders International
DeadlineStory by Nancy Tartaglione
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Tunisian Oscar contender 'Take My Breath' explores the poignant journey of an intersex seamstress navigating desire, identity, and societal rejection.
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- Filmmaker Nada Mezni Hafaiedh was dedicated to being 'truthful to the experience of an intersex individual' in Tunisia, a country where LGBTQ+ people still face persecution.
- The film's lead actress, Amina Ben Ismail, delivers a powerful performance as Shams, a 23-year-old seamstress whose life is upended when her intersex identity is exposed.
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Nada Mezni Hafaiedh, Amina Ben Ismail, Hamzeh Mystique Films, Leyth Production, Take My Breath