Tunisian film nominated for country's first Oscar
"The Man Who Sold His Skin" was nominated for best foreign film at the Academy Awards, the first-ever nomination for Tunisia.
A Tunisian film came up short at the Oscars last night.
“The Man Who Sold His Skin” was nominated for best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards, which aired on April 25. The movie, directed by Tunisian Kaouther Ben Hania, was the North African country's first Oscar nomination.
The prize went to the Danish film “Another Round.”
Though the film was submitted by Tunisia, it tells the story of a Syrian refugee and stars Syrian actor Yahya Mahayni. The main character, Sam Ali, is forced to leave his country after making comments perceived as critical of the government. A wealthy artist in Lebanon agrees to give Sam a passport and money in exchange for the right to tattoo Sam’s entire back. The BBC described it as “a parody of the avaricious mega-bucks art scene.”
