Maja Ajmia's TÊTES BRÛLÉES Receives Special Mention Generation International Jury 14plus Feature Film at Berlinale
Berlin, 21st February — The excitement is palpable as Maja Ajmia's moving coming-of-age drama TÊTES BRÛLÉES receives the Special Mention Generation International Jury 14plus Feature Film at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival! This remarkable recognition highlights TÊTES BRÛLÉES as one of the most celebrated titles in this year's Generation 14plus lineup, leaving audiences eager for more.
In their statement, the jury praised the film as "a remarkable debut that offers a rare glimpse into a world of solidarity and love through the eyes of a young girl. With visually fresh imagery and heartfelt storytelling, it brings grief's complexity to the forefront, showing how loss can be painful and transformative. A bold yet gentle work, it reminds us of the power of unity in difficult times."
The film enjoyed a full-house screening at Berlinale, followed by an engaging Q&A session with the cast and crew. And there's still more to look forward to — the final screening takes place on Sunday, 23rd February at 4:15 PM at Cubix 6.
A Belgian production with a Tunisian flavor, TÊTES BRÛLÉES is a coming-of-age story shaped by tragedy that follows 12-year-old Eya as she comes to grips with the sudden loss of her older brother Younès, with whom she shared an intense and inseparable bond. Immersed in a deeply codified and intense grieving process, she draws on her creativity, resilience, and the support of Younès' friends to come to terms with his passing and carve out her own path toward adulthood.
Produced by Komoko and co-produced by Quetzalcoatl and 1080 Films, TÊTES BRÛLÉES is written and directed by the Belgian-Tunisian-Danish director and screenwriter Maja Ajmia.
The film is produced by Marc Goyens (HERE, GHOST TROPIC) and Nabil Ben Yadir (ANIMALS), lensed by Grimm Vandekerckhove (HERE, GHOST TROPIC), edited by Dieter Diependaele (HERE, GHOST TROPIC), with Eve Martin handling production design, Marie McCourt casting, and David Vranken sound design.
Additionally, the film's international sales are handled by MAD World, while MAD Distribution is in charge of its MENA-wide distribution.
As for the talents in front of the camera, TÊTES BRÛLÉES stars Safa Gharbaoui, Mehdi Bouziane, Mounir Amamra (DIVINES), Adnane El Haruati, Saber Tabi, Nicolas Makola, Mehdi Zellama, and Monia Taieb.
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