CinemaNA: Promised Sky - Erige Sehiri

A screening of Promised Sky, by French Tunisian filmmaker Erige Sehiri. Marie, an Ivorian pastor and former journalist, has lived in Tunisia for ten years. Her home becomes a refuge for Naney, a young mother seeking a better future, and Jolie, a strong-willed student carrying her family’s hopes. The arrival of a little orphan girl challenges their sense of solidarity in a tense social climate, revealing both their fragility and strength. Who's Performing? A screening of Promised Sky, by French Tunisian filmmaker Erige Sehiri. Cast: Aïssa Maiga, Deborah Christelle Naney, Laetitia Ky, Estelle Kenza Dogbo, Foued Zaazaa, Mohmed Grayaa, Touré Blamassi Directed, Co-Written, and Co-Produced By: Erige Sehiri Screenwriters: Anna Ciennick, Malika Cécile Louati Producers: Didar Domehri and Erige Shiri Production Companies: Maneki Films, Henia Production Cinematographer: Frida Marzouk Editor: Nadia Ben Rachid Sound: Aymen Laabidi, Alexis Jung, Simon Apostolou] Music: Valentin Hadjadj Hair & Makeup: Karine Ourega French Line Producer: Julien Auer Tunisian Line Producer: Yasmine Dhoukar Post-Production Supervisor: Adrien Léongue About the Artists Erige Sehiri Erige Sehiri is a French Tunisian director, producer, and former journalist whose work bridges documentary realism and narrative cinema. Sehiri began her filmmaking career by directing the acclaimed documentary Railway Men, which captured the daily struggles of Tunisian railway workers. In 2022, she wrote, directed, and produced her first feature, Under the Fig Trees — an intimate portrait of youth, labor, and fleeting moments of connection set in a rural fig orchard. The film premiered at the 54th Directors’ Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival and was selected to represent Tunisia at the 95th Academy Awards. It has since screened at major international festivals and released theatrically in over 20 countries. Beyond her work in film, Sehiri is an active advocate for freedom of expression and media literacy. She is the co-founder of the media group INKYFADA and the Tunisian NGO Al KHATT. She is also a founding member of the Rawiyat – Sisters in Film Collective, which supports women filmmakers across the Arab World and diaspora. Promised Sky, her second feature film, premiered as part of the 78th Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard. Event Policies, Terms, and Conditions The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all patrons. Entry to the NYUAD Campus is through either the East or West Parking or the Welcome Center. Patrons will be required to present a valid ticket to an event at The Arts Center upon entry to the campus. As per current Department of Culture and Tourism guidelines a Green Al Hosn is NO LONGER needed to attend public eve