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Tunisian-French Filmmaker Kenz Benmosbah Conquers Global Cinema at 25
6 Oct
Summary
- Kenz Benmosbah, 25, has built a career spanning 3 continents and prestigious film festivals
- Worked on Academy Award-nominated projects and trained at the American Film Institute
- Collaborating with Oscar-recognized talent on films like the Academy Award-nominated "Four Daughters"
Kenz Benmosbah, a 25-year-old Tunisian-French filmmaker, has already built an impressive career that spans three continents and some of the film industry's most prestigious stages. With credits on Academy Award-nominated projects, training from the highly selective American Film Institute Conservatory, and screenings at Oscar-qualifying festivals, Benmosbah is part of a generation of filmmakers redefining what it means to tell stories across borders.
Benmosbah's journey began in her native Tunisia, where she honed her skills at the Manarat Film Festival under the mentorship of acclaimed producers Dora Bouchoucha and Lina Chaabane. This experience grounded her in the Mediterranean film community and laid the foundation for her cross-continental network of collaborators.
Benmosbah's career took a pivotal turn when she joined the international press team behind the 2019 Cannes Film Festival Best Screenplay winner, "Portrait of a Lady on Fire." This experience gave her an insider's view of European cinema at its highest level. Benmosbah's Cannes connections then led to collaborations with producer Nadim Cheikhrouha and director Kaouther Ben Hania on the Academy Award-nominated documentary "Four Daughters (Les Filles d'Olfa)," marking only the second Oscar nomination in Tunisia's history.
While studying at the American Film Institute Conservatory, Benmosbah co-produced and directed the short film "Dead Girl," which went on to screen internationally, including at the prestigious LASIFF festival. Now, her debut feature, "I Think She Hates Me," a romantic comedy exploring the chaos of first heartbreak, is in active development and has already sparked interest from studio executives in Los Angeles.
From Tunisian festival grounds to the Cannes red carpet, Kenz Benmosbah's journey represents a rising wave of international filmmakers shaping the future of independent cinema. Her projects embody a global perspective that resonates with audiences worldwide, positioning her as a director to watch.
