A BIRD FROM PARADISE

Amadeus, a charming 50-year-old Italian antique dealer, falls in love with Betty, a beautiful young Tunisian woman. As their relationship develops and they decide to marry, they face growing opposition from her family, who see the Italian suitor as a wealthy and promising son-in-law. The Imam, however, imposes his own conditions, including conversion to Islam and circumcision. Caught between love, religious expectations and family traditions, Amadeus must decide how far he is willing to go to remain with the woman he loves.

Original title Asfour Janna (عصفور الجنة)
Directed by Mourad Ben Cheikh
Screenplay Mourad Ben Cheikh
Cast Nicola Nocella Amal Mannai Jamel Madani Mounira Zakraoui
Music Rabi Zammouri
Cinematography Giorgio Giannoccaro
Editing Anas Saadi Mehdi Barsaoui
Production Companies Cinetelefilms
Oran International Arab Film Festival
2024 | Official Competition — World Premiere
Journées Cinématographiques de Carthage — JCC
2024 | Panorama
Agadir International Film Festival — Cinema and Migration
2024 | Official Competition
Special Jury Mention
Luxor African Film Festival — LAFF
2025 | Feature Film Competition
Best Actress — Amal Mannai
Bari International Film Festival — BIF&ST
2025 | A Sud
Cinéalma — L’Âme de la Méditerranée
2025 | Official Selection
Festival Cinémas d’Afrique — Angers
2025 | Official Selection
Italian Screens — Tunis
2025 | Official Selection

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