BIRDS DON’T LOOK BACK

Directed by Nadia Nakhle

Animated Feature film 85min

Based on the award-winning graphic novel by Nadia Nakhle

With the support the Pays De La Loire Region, South Region and SACD Beaumarchais

Feature Film Award at the CEE Animation Forum 2021 , Selected at the Cartoon 2021

Synopsis

One day, the decision is made: Amel, a 12-year-old orphan, will leave. This is by no means a matter of choice: her country is at war. Unfortunately, nothing goes as planned. At the border, Amel loses the family who are accompanying her and finds herself alone. Along her way, she meets Bacem, an army deserter and oud (oriental lute) player. Together, the child and the former soldier navigate through the pain of exile and learn to rebuild themselves.