Promised Sky

by Erige Sehiri, Tunisia, 2025
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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.

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Original Title
Promis Le Ciel
Title
Promised Sky
Directed by
Erige Sehiri
Country
Tunisia
Year
2025
Screenplay
Erige Sehiri, Anna Ciennik, Malika Cécile Louati
Film Editing
Nadia Ben Rachid
Soundtrack
Valentin Hadjadj
Cinematography
Frida Marzouk
Sound
Aymen Laabidi, Alexis Jung, Simon Apostolou
Costumes
Imen Khalledi
Production
Maneki Films, Heina Production
Cast
Aïssa Maïga (Marie), Debora Lobe Naney (Naney), Laetitia Ky (Jolie), Mohamed Grayaa (Ismael), Foued Zaazaa (Foued), Estelle Kenza Dogbo (Kenza), Touré Blamassi (Noa)

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«The leads all make their characters vivid and real, and Sehiri directs with a refreshing absence of the melodramatics.» RogerEbert

«A bittersweet celebration of endurance and sacrifice with notable newcomer Debora Lobe Naney giving a winning performance as a vibrant spirit, determined to survive everything that life throws at her.» Screen International