Director
Karim Berrhouma
Karim Berrhouma is a self-taught director and scriptwriter. After studying graphic design, he began his career in 2009 making amateur videos, before turning to music videos for local artists. Over the years, he has directed over 40 music videos. In 2012, he began working on TV commercials, followed by TV series and sitcoms. However, in 2013, he decided to devote himself fully to writing and directing films. That same year, he directed his first short film and began to hone his writing style and cinematic vision, making a string of short films, taking part in numerous international festivals and winning several awards. Passionate about writing, he is actively involved in scriptwriting and rewriting various projects. In 2022, he directed his first independent feature film. After completing his second feature, STONE, he is currently working on several film projects between Tunisia and France. Karim Berrhouma has also taken part in masterclasses in France, further developing his expertise and exchanging ideas with industry professionals. He is currently represented by the Coralyss agency in France.
Stone (Tunisia) - International Competition LM
Leila lives as a recluse in her apartment. Depressed and agoraphobic, she withdraws into silence, her psychological problems manifesting themselves physically. Her childhood, deeply marked by trauma, is a subject she refuses to broach. Her best friend, Salma, a French-Tunisian nurse, is Leila's only link with the outside world. Dedicated and persevering, Salma spends a lot of time with Leila, determined to understand the origins of her suffering and help her heal. Despite her efforts to get Leila to open her eyes and accept treatment, she stubbornly remains in denial, refusing to open up. Salma, going so far as to share her own wounds in order to establish a relationship of trust, is still unable to break Leila's wall of silence. As a last resort, she decides to call on her ex-partner Akram, a psychologist by profession, in the hope that he can break through Leila's armor. It's face
to Akram that, for the first time, Leila agrees to open up. She reveals a long-buried secret, finally lifting the veil on the source of her torment.
