FFFA: Hood Witch

This film is only showing at our sister cinemas, Lido Cinemas and Ritz Cinemas

Australian Premiere

Roqya

Life is far from easy for Nour, who is navigating the challenges of single parenthood while earning a risky living as a smuggler of exotic flora and fauna. In hopes of a better future for her son, she creates a mobile app that connects clients with mystical marabout healers. At first, it seems like they’re on the path to success, but after a patient’s consultation devolves into tragedy, Nour faces a backlash of extreme violence that threatens her son’s life and her own.

A riveting feature-length chase starring Golshifteh Farahani (Paterson) and Denis Lavant (Holy Motors, Beau Travail), Hood Witch’s thrills are packed with social commentary, offering a refreshing take on the ways in which social media can fuel the flames of outrage. It’s one woman against the world in this strong directorial debut from a promising talent.

Sitges Film Festival 2023
SXSW Film Festival 2024 

Screens with short Coléoptère

Rating

Unclassified 18+

Duration

96 min

Language

French (English Subtitles)

Director

Saïd Belktibia