Under Her Skin
Fall Grants 2017 - Production Stage
Meriem Mesraoua / Short Narrative / Qatar, Algeria, France / 2020 / 15 min / Original Language: Arabic / Interests: Drama, Coming of age
Synopsis
Oran, Algeria. When her mother forbids her from biting her nails, Sarah must now abide by rules she does not fully understand. By regaining control over her actions and projected image, Sarah slowly redefines her attitude towards herself and others.
Credits
- Director
- Meriem Mesraoua
- Screenwriter
- Meriem Mesraoua
- Producer
- François D'Artemare
- Production Company
- Les Films de l'Après-Midi
About the Director
Meriem Mesraoua grew up between Algeria, France and Qatar. A graduate of Northwestern University, her work explores issues of identity, power dynamics, and the internalized gaze. In 2020, her short film ‘À fleur de peau (Under Her Skin)' debuted at the Venice Film Festival. Meriem is currently developing her first feature film, ‘The Other Wife’ (working title).
Awards and Festival History
Festivals
Venice FF 2020, Orizzont Shorts (WP)