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Tawfeek Barhom to star in feature film 'Borderline' directed by Yves Piat
The Palestinian actor will lead the Arabic-language movie produced by Les Valseurs and co-produced by Spanish partners.
The short version
- Palestinian actor Tawfeek Barhom will star in director Yves Piat's upcoming Arabic-language feature film 'Borderline.'
- The plot follows a border customs officer who faces a moral dilemma after finding a donkey carrying cocaine in the desert.
- Production company Les Valseurs is seeking additional Nordic co-producers at the New Nordic Films market in Haugesund.
Key facts
- Tawfeek Barhom will play the lead role in 'Borderline' alongside cast members Samir Guesmi and Lyes Salem.[Variety]
- 'Borderline' is directed by Yves Piat and serves as a feature-length expansion of his Oscar-nominated short 'Nefta Football Club.'[Variety]
- The film is produced by France's Les Valseurs in partnership with Spanish co-producers Sumendi and BTeam.[Variety]
- Producer Damien Megherbi presented 'Borderline' alongside animated project 'All the Softness in the World' at the Nordic Co-Production Market.[Variety]
What remains uncertain
- Final co-production agreements and financing details remain incomplete while producers seek additional partners in Scandinavia.[Variety]