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‘Take My Breath’ Filmmaker Nada Mezni Hafaiedh On Being “Truthful To The Experience Of An Intersex Individual” In Tunisia’s Oscar Entry – Contenders International
Writer-director Nada Mezni Hafaiedh's Take My Breath is Tunisia's Oscar submission and tells the story of an intersex seamstress.
Casting Ismail was a stroke of luck for Hafaiedh, who said during Deadline’s Contenders Film: International showcase that she first discovered her in an airline magazine before getting to know her via Instagram and eventually placing her in the lead role. Noted Hafaiedh, “Since I started making films, I’ve always found myself drawn to telling stories about marginalized people; it’s my way of advocating for human rights and standing up for justice as a filmmaker.” Born in Saudi Arabia and raised in various cultures due to her diplomatic parents, Hafaiedh’s previous projects have included Hekayat Tounisia 2010, which was released shortly after Tunisia’s revolution and later evolved into a television series.
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