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58th Edition May 13-23, 2026

Algerian director Damien Ounouri is based in Algiers. His first feature documentary Fidaï (2012) was produced by Chinese director Jia Zhang Ke. It was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and did a theatrical release in France. Kindil is his first fiction film.