Four Daughters Nominated for the 2024 Oscar
By Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer
Introduction
The Academy has unveiled its list of Oscar nominees and Four Daughters has secured a nomination for Best Documentary Feature Film.
Kaouther Ben Hania has etched her name in history as the first Arab woman with two Oscar nominations. Her film, The Man Who Sold His Skin, earned a nomination for Best International Feature Film in 2021.
In the spotlight of the 2024 Oscars, Four Daughters, Tunisia’s submission, emerges as a compelling exploration of rebellion, memory, and sisterhood. The film intricately reconstructs the narrative of Olfa Hamrouni and her four daughters, delving into a complex family history through intimate interviews and performances. It sheds light on how Islamic extremists radicalized the two eldest daughters..
Four Daughters
The first and most Oscar buzz-worthy film is Four Daughters by Kaouther Ben Hania, nominated for Documentary Film. This riveting exploration of rebellion, memory, and sisterhood reconstructs the story of Olfa Hamrouni and her four daughters, unpacking a complex family history through intimate interviews and performance to examine how Islamic extremists radicalized the Tunisian woman’s two eldest. It’s an incredible documentary with heart-wrenching, funny, and highly nuanced performances. It wouldn’t be right to call it a “performance” as the reality unfolds in front of your eyes.
The film is an international co-production between France, Tunisia, Germany and Saudi Arabia. The film competed for the Palme d’Or at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on 19 May 2023.
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