Movie Night

Under the Fig Trees

Taking place over the course of one day, Tunisian French director Erige Sehiri considers the lives and ideas of a group of individuals hired to pick figs, especially the women. 

This film was the Tunisian submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards. Starring Fidé Fdhili, Fidé Feten Fdhili, and Ameni Fdhili. 

After watching the film, share your questions and comments in a discussion with Chris and Sharon.

2021 : 93 minutes : Not rated : Drama

In Arabic with English subtitles. 

Watch the trailer for Under the Fig Trees.

Find Under the Fig Trees in the library catalog.