

Four women meet at Dar Joued on the eve of Independence. With different ages and social conditions, they are condemned to live together under the authority and injustice of their jailer: "El Jaida". They will share memories of the outside world, joy, emotions and distress of their daily lives.

Souhir Ben Amara
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LeadRaouf Ben Amor
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Mohamed Ali Ben Jemaa
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Lotfi Abdelli
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Abdelaziz Ben Mlouka's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. El Jaïda is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”