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Like many other female Italian film stars, Claudia Cardinale's entry into the business was by way of a beauty pageant. She was 17 years old and studying at the Centro Sperimentale in Rome when she entered a beauty contest, which resulted in her getting a succession of small film roles. Her earthy interpretations of Sicilian women got her noticed by Italian producers, and the combination of her beauty, dark, flashing eyes, explosive sexuality and genuine acting talent virtually guaranteed her stardom. After Careless (1962) she rose to the front ranks of Italian cinema, and became an international star in Federico Fellini's classic 8½ (1963) with Marcello Mastroianni. American audiences may best remember her from her starring role in Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in the West (1968).- Poorna Jagannathan is an actress and producer. She is best known for her portrayal of Safar Khan in the HBO miniseries "The Night Of" as well for her role as Nalini Vishwakumar in the Netflix teen comedy series "Never Have I Ever" by Mindy Kaling.
She also initiated, produced and acted in the play "Nirbhaya," written and directed by Yaël Farber, which dealt with breaking the silences around sexual violence, including her own. "Nirbhaya" won the prestigious 2013 Amnesty International Award and was called by The Telegraph as the "One of the most powerful pieces of theater you'll ever see". The play is considered one of the most impactful moments in India's history of women's empowerment.
Jagannathan was previously a series regular in the Netflix psychological thriller series Gypsy, a recurring in the Apple TV+ crime drama miniseries Defending Jacob, and part of the ensemble cast for HBO's anthology series, Room 104.[4] She also starred in the cult Bollywood comedy, Delhi Belly as well as the movie Share, which was directed by Pippa Bianco, produced by A24, and released on HBO in 2019.
Jagannathan was named among the top 100 Most Impactful Asians by Gold House for 2021, as well as being named among the top 50 most powerful women in India in 2014. She was featured among the top 10 in Femina Magazine's "India's 50 most beautiful women" in 2012, in addition to Vogue naming her as one of 8 Indian women changing the face of beauty in India. - Writer
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Abdellatif Kechiche was born on 7 December 1960 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is a writer and director, known for Blue Is the Warmest Colour (2013), Games of Love and Chance (2003) and The Secret of the Grain (2007).- Actress
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During the 1950s and 1960s bosomy, scintillating, dark-haired Tunisian leading lady Sandra Milo played bored patricians, manipulative mistresses and other enticing ladies of questionable morals with typical sensuous flare in scores of Italian and French productions.
Born Elena Liliana Greco in Tunis on March 11, 1933, Sandra made her film debut at age 20 co-starring tauntingly alongside Alberto Sordi in Lo scapolo (1955) and renamed herself. For the next full decade, she unleashed her fiery figure on a number of tempted male players in scores of saucy comedies, feisty costumers and steamy melodramas. Such films included Nero's Mistress (1956), The Adventures of Arsène Lupin (1957), The Mirror Has Two Faces (1958) [The Mirror Has Two Faces], Toto in the Moon (1958) [Toto in the Moon], General Della Rovere (1959) [General della Rovere], and the period comedy romp The Green Mare (1959) starring the great French actor Bourvil, which served as the inspiration to the bawdy classic "Tom Jones."
Ms. Milo appeared to fine advantage in two of Fellini's greatest masterpieces - 8½ (1963) and Juliet of the Spirits (1965). She personified the aloof Italian temptress opposite Europe's most virile, passionate leading men -- Vittorio Gassman, Marcello Mastroianni, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Sorel, etc.
Leaving films in 1968, Sandra was little seen on camera and did not return to the big screen until over a decade later, now sporadically appearing as severe-looking blondes. Primarily filming in Italy well into her octogenarian years, such movies have included the comedy Riavanti... Marsch! (1979), the dramedy Grog (1982), the musical fantasy Cindy - Cinderella '80 (1984), the comedy Camerieri (1995), the romantic dramedy Incantato (2003), the comedies Sleepless (2009), Happy Family (2010), Una notte agli studios (2013), There's No Place Like Home (2018) and Free - Liberi (2020).- Actor
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Before his sky-rocketing breakthrough in the Arab world, Dhafer L'Abidine enjoyed a successful career in the West, appearing in international film productions, such as Children of Men (2006), Sex and the City 2 (2010), Centurion (2010), Black Forest (2012), and Rise of the Footsoldier (UK). L'Abidine took part in the American TV series The Looming Tower which received four Emmy nominations. Additionally, Dhafer finished filming his role in Netflix's new French-speaking series The Eddy. available on Netflix, the series is produced and directed by the Oscar-winning director Damien Chazelle (La la Land), written by Jack Throne, and co-produced by Alain Poul.
His drama hit, Aroos Beirut, whose second season debuted on MBC4, has received great reviews across the Arab world. Furthermore, his latest film Bloodline, the first Arabic-speaking vampire horror, is now available on Shahid VIP. In 2021, Dhafer's debut feature Ghodwa, which he directed, produced, and acted in, scooped the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) award at the 43rd Cairo International Film Festival. The film is in the final stages now, and it is expected to be released soon. Dhafer is gearing up for his role in the third season of the hit TV series Aroos Beirut.
In 2021, Tunisian star Dhafer L'Abidine was named a brand ambassador for Cartier. In the role, L'Abidine will collaborate with the house on various events and appearances. Dhafer's acting journey started in 1999 when he moved to the UK to join the Birmingham School of Acting, from which he graduated with a Professional Acting Diploma in 2002. A year later, Dhafer made his acting debut in the UK in the popular TV series Dream Team (Sky TV) for two seasons. He then went on to appear in numerous popular British television dramas, including Spooks (BBC), Strike Back (Sky TV/CINEMAX), Wallander (ITV), Wire in the Blood (ITV), Hunted (BBC/HBO), season 5 of the French TV series Engranages on Canal+ and the American TV series Transporter on TNT and HBO Canada. Recently, Dhafer appeared in the British TV series Fearless. Always keen on appearing in TV dramas in the Arab world, Dhafer starred in the TV series Eugénie Nights (2018), which takes place in Cairo and Port Said in 1946. In 2017, he starred in the two successful TV series Caramel and Halawat Al Dounia, for which he won the Murex D'or for Best Arab Actor in a TV series in 2018. L'Abidine starred in Al Khoroug TV series (2016), Taht Al Saytara TV series (2015), for which he won the Best Actor award at the Arab Satellite Channels Festival. He won critical acclaim for his performances in Farq Tawqeet (2014), Neran Sadeqa (2013), Vertigo (2012), and Zakerat Al Jassed (2010), which featured an array of A-list stars from across the region, and the Tunisian TV series Maktoub (2008). As for Arab films, L'Abidine starred in several Tunisian films, including Dowaha (Buried Secrets) (2009), Fin December (2010), and Fausse Note (2012). And outside Tunisia, he starred in the Egyptian action-comedy film Esmat Abu Shanab (2016), and the Lebanese film Habbet Caramel (2017). Dhafer is a UN Women's champion and he works closely with the United Nation on the issues of gender equality and violence against women. In March 2018, Dhafer attended an event titled Understanding Masculinities in the Middle East and North Africa Region at the Japan Society in New York as a guest of honor. The event was organized by the UN Women, Brazilian organization Promundo, and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).- Producer
Saïd Ben Saïd was born on 11 July 1966 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is a producer, known for Elle (2016), Bacurau (2019) and Maps to the Stars (2014).- Producer
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Tarak Ben Ammar was born on 12 June 1949 in Tunis, French Protectorate Tunisia [now Tunisia]. He is a producer and actor, known for Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), The Equalizer 3 (2023) and Hannibal Rising (2007).- Actor
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Michel Boujenah was born on 2 November 1952 in Tunis, French Protectorate Tunisia [now Tunisia]. He is an actor and writer, known for Heartstrings (2016), Three Men and a Cradle (1985) and Père et fils (2003).- Writer
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Alain Boublil was born in Tunisia and imigrated to Paris, France at 18. He worked in music publishing before writing lyrics for French pop music. He became enamored with musical theatre and began working with another composer, Claude-Michel Schonberg. He lives in London and is the father of four sons.- Actor
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Anis Gharbi was born on 15 November 1977 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is an actor and writer, known for Strippers & Gigolos (2022), Mafia Wars and The Hidden Payback (2013).- Plinio Fernando was born on 15 September 1947 in Tunis, French Protectorate of Tunisia [now Tunisia]. He is an actor, known for Fantozzi (1975), Fantozzi in Heaven (1993) and Fantozzi contro tutti (1980).
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Leyla Bouzid was born in Tunis, Tunisia. She is known for A Tale of Love and Desire (2021), As I Open My Eyes (2015) and Zakaria (2013).- Georges Flamant was born on 3 September 1903 in Tunis, French Protectorate Tunisia [now Tunisia]. He was an actor, known for The 400 Blows (1959), Blood Red Rose (1939) and La Chienne (1931). He was married to Viviane Romance. He died on 20 July 1990 in Villiers-le-Bel, Val d'Oise, France.
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Saskia Cohen Tanugi was born in 1959 in Tunis, Tunisia. She was an actress and writer, known for Never Say Never Again (1983), Le faucon (1983) and Le maître des éléphants (1995). She died on 20 July 2020 in Jerusalem, Israel.- Hichem Rostom was born on 26 May 1947 in Tunis, Tunisia. He was an actor, known for The English Patient (1996), The Count of Monte Cristo (1998) and W pustyni i w puszczy (2001). He died on 28 June 2022 in Tunisia.
- Fatma Ben Saïdane was born on 25 December 1949 in Tunis, Tunisia. She is an actress, known for Making Of (2006), Halfaouine: Boy of the Terraces (1990) and Thala My Love (2016).
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Ariel Zeitoun was born on 26 September 1949 in Tunis, French Protectorate of Tunisia [now Tunisia]. He is a producer and director, known for Souvenirs souvenirs (1984), Colombiana (2011) and Bandidas (2006).- Editor
- Editorial Department
- Actress
Sabine Mamou was born on 2 December 1948 in Tunis, French Protectorate of Tunisia [now Tunisia]. She was an editor and actress, known for Documenteur (1981), El día que me quieras (1986) and Orapronobis (1989). She died on 12 December 2003 in Paris, France.- Director
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- Cinematographer
Karim Dridi was born on 9 January 1961 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is a director and writer, known for Khamsa (2008), Fureur (2003) and Pigalle (1994).- Director
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Marcel Hanoun was born on 26 October 1929 in Tunis, Tunisia. He was a director and writer, known for L'été (1968), L'hiver (1969) and Une simple histoire (1959). He died on 29 September 2012 in Créteil, Val-de-Marne, France.- Actress
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Isabelle Doval is a French screenwriter and director. Before writing stories and making movies, she was a professional musical theater dancer and singer in shows like " Cabaret " and " Kiss me Kate" . She transitioned into cinema by becoming an actress. Especially at the "comédie française" for 2 years and in different plays directed by Jerôme Savary and Alain Marcel.
Isabelle Doval appeared in several films under the name Isabelle Dinelli; she was featured in 1996 in « Le plus beau métier du monde » in 1998 in « Comme Une bête » et « Comme un Poisson hors de l'eau » and in 2001 in « La Vérité si je mens 2.» However, those short roles remain rather confidential, as the young woman is working on a larger project.
Favoring directing, she made her first short films in 1996, including « Déçues » in 1999, as part of an anti-drug awareness campaign. There she met the producer Luc Besson and Michel Propper, who offered her the opportunity to make her first feature film. A year after writing the screenplay, she proposed the main role of the comedy « Rire et châtiment » (« Laughter and punishment ») to the famous french actor, José Garcia, recounting the tragic-comic adventures of a funny man who makes people laugh until they die. Continuing her career in filmmaking, she directed her second feature film in 2008 with « Un château en Espagne», the story of friendship between two children. Five years later, she gave birth to her third film: « Fonzy ». the french remake of the successful Quebec film (Starbuck) telling the story of a man who discovers he is the father of 533 children. On this occasion, she once again offered the leading role to José Garcia. In 2017, she co-directed the french TV show « Quadras » a story of a man who goes through a midlife crisis and who leaves his wife for another. In 2019, "Quadras" is adapted by Top Kapinos for Fox TV as a remake: « Lovestruck ». In 2018, She directed her latest movie « Abdel et la comtesse », an encounter between a countess and a young man who comes from the ghetto.- Actor
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Roberto Blanco was born on 7 June 1937 in Tunis, French Protectorate Tunisia [now Tunisia]. He is an actor, known for Look Who's Back (2015), Terribly Happy (2008) and Bühne frei für Marika (1958). He has been married to Luzandra Strassburg since 14 September 2013. He was previously married to Mireille Blanco.- Agata Flori was born on 15 April 1938 in Tunis, French Protectorate of Tunisia [now Tunisia]. She is an actress, known for 7 pistole per i MacGregor (1966), Operation Kid Brother (1967) and Up the MacGregors (1967).
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- Actress
Dora Bouchoucha was born on 11 October 1957 in Tunis, Tunisia. She is a producer and actress, known for It Was Better Tomorrow (2012), Satin Rouge (2002) and Aisha Can't Fly Away Anymore.- Actor
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Mohamed Ben Attia was born on 5 January 1976 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is an actor and director, known for Hedi (2016), Dear Son (2018) and Behind the Mountains (2023).- Producer
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Serge Moati was born on 17 August 1946 in Tunis, French Protectorate of Tunisia. He is a producer and director, known for The 400 Blows (1959), La croisade des enfants (1988) and Yan Diga - Ils traverseront des pays comme des jardins (1970).- Actor
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Yassine Ben Gamra was born on 30 January 1985 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is an actor and producer, known for Sons of Moufida (2015), El-Foundou (2021) and Ibn Khaldoun (2021).- Director
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Raja Amari was born on 4 April 1971 in Tunis, Tunisia. She is a director and writer, known for Buried Secrets (2009), Satin Rouge (2002) and Foreign Body (2016).- Actress
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Souhir Ben Amara was born on 27 November 1985 in Tunis, Tunisia. She is an actress and writer, known for The Crow's Siesta (2018), Tafkik (2014) and The Night of Doubt (2015).- Actor
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Gilbert Lévy was born on 20 November 1949 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is an actor and casting director, known for XIII (2003), The Simpsons: Hit & Run (2003) and Lego Jurassic World (2015).- Leila Ben Khalifa was born on 16 February 1982 in Tunis, Tunisia. She is an actress, known for Maskoun (2015), Mob Cops and Chouerreb (2018).
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Ahmed Maalaoui was born on 27 August 1986 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is known for The Sea Falling for the Blues (2015), Moez (2022) and Krim Belkacem (2014).- Editor
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- Production Manager
Fakhreddine Amri, is a Chief Editor of Tunisian origin with over 15 years of post-production experience. He has worked on numerous projects, especially feature films. Some of his most notable projects are "De La Guerre" by Fadhel Jaziri, "Babylon" by Alaeddine Slim, and most recently, "Night Courier" by Ali Kalthami. Fakhreddine's extensive knowledge of various editing software and techniques has allowed him to create compelling content that engages and captivates audiences. His attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively with teams have made him an invaluable asset to any project. Whether it's a feature film, TV show, or commercial, Fakhreddine's passion for storytelling and creative vision shines through in every project he undertakes.- Writer
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Mahmoud Ben Mahmoud is a Tunisian film writer and producer. He was born in 1947 in Tunis, Tunisia, to a family of Turkish origin who had settled in Tunisia in 1710. His father was a theologian and amateur artist and writer, which, to an extent, influenced the personality of the young Mahmoud. He studied at the I.N.S.A.S. Belgian school of cinema where he completed his graduation in field of filming. Later, he studied art history, archaeology and journalism at the Free University of Brussels (ULB). These multidisciplinary studies gave him a solid training to face the field of cinema.
He first tried to make it as a film writer by participating in the writing of two films: Le fils d'Amr est mort! (1975) of Jean-Jacques Andrien and The Massacre of Kafr Kassem (1975) of Borhane Alaouié. Soon after, Mahmoud wrote his first feature film Traversées (1982). He Co-Wrote and Co-Directed his second feature film, Poussière de Diamant (1991) with Fadhel Jaïbi, The Film was selected for Directors' Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival. Mahmoud has also released a number of documentary films between 1992 and 2006. Meanwhile, he has still continued to make films that have marked his film career success, such as The Tanit d'Or Best Fiction Feature Film Award winner Fatwa (2018)- Editor
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Mehdi Barsaoui was born on 23 May 1984 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is an editor and director, known for A Son (2019), Sideways (2010) and Bobby (2014).- Actress
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Betty Berr was born on 1 August 1944 in Tunis, French Protectorate of Tunisia [now Tunisia]. She was an actress and producer, known for La terre au ventre (1978), Counterstrike (1990) and Jeans Tonic (1984). She died on 3 September 2021 in Cambo-les-Bains, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France.- Sound Department
Dhia Eddine Madani was born on 23 August 1991 in Tunis, Tunisia. Dhia Eddine is known for La Zone, Raven Song (2022) and Another Life (2016).- Director
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Jean-Denis Bonan was born in 1942 in Tunis, French Protectorate of Tunisia [now Tunisia]. He is a director and writer, known for A Woman Kills (1968), Bleu Pâlebourg (2019) and Océaniques - Des idées des hommes des oeuvres (1987).- Actor
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Dany Brillant was born on 28 December 1965 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is an actor and composer, known for Asterix at the Olympic Games (2008), Addicted to Love (1997) and Dany Brillant - On Verra Demain (2009). He is married to Nathalie. They have two children.- Producer
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André Djaoui was born on 27 November 1943 in Tunis, French Protectorate of Tunisia [now Tunisia]. He is a producer and director, known for Mission Kill (1985), Cross (1987) and Modigliani (2004). He was previously married to Jeane Manson.- Actress
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Danièle Evenou was born on 21 February 1943 in Tunis, French Protectorate of Tunisia [now Tunisia]. She is an actress, known for Au théâtre ce soir (1966), Le bal (1993) and Foncouverte (1965).- Actor
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Jean Michaud was born on 13 July 1921 in Tunis, French Protectorate of Tunisia [now Tunisia]. He was an actor and writer, known for I Love You, I Love You (1968), Les enquêtes du commissaire Maigret (1967) and Aux frontières du possible (1971). He died on 2 June 2001 in Paris, France.- Camera and Electrical Department
Zied Jendoubi was born on 13 January 1985 in Tunis, Tunisia. Zied is known for Thala My Love (2016), Thriller (2018) and Beauty and the Dogs (2017).- Carlos Marcello was born on 6 February 1910 in Tunis, French Protectorate of Tunisia [now Tunisia]. He was married to Jacqueline Todaro. He died on 3 March 1993 in Metairie, Louisiana, USA.
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Anouar Brahem was born on 20 October 1957 in Halfaouine, Tunis, Tunisia. He is a composer, known for Der gläserne Blick (2003), Araby (2017) and The Golden Horseshoes (1989).- Costume and Wardrobe Department
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Azzedine Alaïa was born on 26 February 1940 in Tunis, Tunisia. He was a costume designer, known for A View to a Kill (1985), The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) and Du mouron pour les petits oiseaux (1963). He died on 18 November 2017 in Paris, France.- Writer
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Mehdi Ben Attia was born in 1968 in Tunis, Tunisia. He is a writer and director, known for The String (2009), Of Skin and Men (2017) and En face (1999).- Bob Ingarao was born on 2 January 1916 in Tunis, French Protectorate Tunisia [now Tunisia]. He was an actor, known for Opération Magali (1953), Adios (1976) and Le dernier saut (1970). He died on 10 September 1998 in Paris, France.
- Mouna Noureddine was born on 23 January 1937 in Tunis, French Protectorate of Tunisia [now Tunisia]. She is an actress, known for Choufli Hal (2005), Sejnane (1974) and In the Land of Tararanni (1973).
- Cathy Sarraï was born on 25 September 1962 in Tunis, Tunisia. She died on 20 January 2010 in Paris, France.