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Egypt Today
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
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.
Broadcast Pro
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Maja Ajmia Zellama's Têtes brûlées to premiere at Berlinale 2025
MAD World oversees the film's international sales, while MAD Distribution manages its distribution across the MENA region. Maja Ajmia Zellama's debut narrative feature, Têtes brûlées , an exploration of loss and grief, is set for multiple screenings at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival as part of its Generation 14plus Programme. The film will first have a limited market screening on February 15 at 12:25 PM at DFFB – Kino (Sony Center, 9th Floor) before making its world premiere on February 17 at 7:15 PM at HKW 1 – Miriam Makeba Auditorium. The film will continue its run with four additional screenings: on February 18 at 7:15 PM at Cubix 6, followed by a morning screening on February 20 at 10:00 AM at Zoo Palast 2. It will then be shown on February 21 at 9:30 AM at Stage Bluemax Theater before concluding its Berlinale screenings on February 23 at 4:15 PM at Cubix 6. A Belgian production with Tunisian influences, Têtes brûlées is a coming-of-age drama that follows 12-year-old Eya as she copes with the sudden loss of her older brother, Younès, with whom she shared an inseparable bond. Navigating an intense grieving process, she turns to her creativity, resilience and Younès' friends for support, ultimately finding her own path to healing and adulthood. Written and directed by Belgian-Tunisian-Danish filmmaker Maja Ajmia Zellama, Têtes brûlées is produced by Komoko, with Quetzalcoatl and 1080 Films as co-producers. Zellama, a LUCA School of Arts graduate, is also the co-founder and president of ASBL Bledarte, a Brussels-based association that empowers immigrant youth through art and culture. The film is produced by Marc Goyens and Nabil Ben Yadir, with cinematography by Grimm Vandekerckhove, editing by Dieter Diependaele and sound design by David Vranken. Eve Martin serves as the production designer, while Marie McCourt handles casting. International sales are managed by MAD World, with MAD Distribution overseeing its MENA-wide release. The cast includes Safa Gharbaoui, Mehdi Bouziane, Mounir Amamra ( Divines ), Adnane El Haruati, Saber Tabi, Nicolas Makola, Mehdi Zellama and Monia Taieb.
