“In a Whisper,” which premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival, took the Best Emerging Filmmaker Award at the New York showcase. Bouzid’s third film, following “A Tale of Love and Desire” and “As I Open My Eyes,” “In a Whisper” stars Eya Bouteraa (“Red Path”) as Lilia, a woman who returns to Tunisia for her uncle’s funeral and uncovers revelations about his life that echo secrets within her own family. Bouteraa stars opposite Hiam Abbass in the drama. Strand Releasing acquired it for U.S. distribution in Berlin.
The award was decided by a six-member student jury composed of New York City college students selected by partner universities. The jury praised the film’s cinematography,…
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