Round 13
Ex-boxer Kamel’s world shatters when his beloved son is diagnosed with a life-threatening tumour.
Kamel, a former boxing champion, swapped fame for a peaceful life with his beloved wife, Samia, and their son, Sabri. But when a simple accident reveals Sabri has a bone tumour, their world is shaken. As their son bravely fights for his life, Kamel and Samia are pushed to their emotional limits. Sabri’s courage inspires, Samia’s hope endures, and Kamel, driven by love and pain, must face his deepest fears. After a painful separation, the family reunites for one final round: a fight not in the ring, but for love, strength, and survival.
This is not your typical boxing film, like our beloved masterpieces “Rocky” and “Raging Bull”, but much more. Tender, powerful, and deeply human, this Tunisian cinematic gem, directed by Mohamed Ali Nahdi and written by Sophia Haoues, delves into the heart of family, resilience, and modern-day struggles. It’s a truly moving experience that will touch your soul and stay with you long after the credits roll. It is brought to life by a stellar cast, including Helmi Dridi (Kamel) and Afef Ben Mahmoud (Samia), and a remarkable crew. The work of the director of photography, in particular, will be remembered in cinema history.
Nikolaj Nikitin
Mohamed Ali Nahdi (1972) is a Tunisian actor and director. After a theatrical training at the age of 17, in the Tunisian National theater, he played several roles at the cinema and theater television. He continued his studies in Paris, at the Conservatoire Libre du Cinéma Français where he obtained his diploma as an editor. In 2008, he directed his first short film "The Project”. The film took part in several national and international festivals (such as Clermont Ferrand) and won numerous awards including the Golden Falcon at the Arab film festival in Rotterdam. His second short film "Once Upon a Time at Dawn" (2010) won as much success nationally as internationally. In 2019, "Fatum", his third short film, was awarded the special mention of the young jury at Cinemed. His first feature, "Moez" was theatrically released in Tunisia in 2022.
Filmography:
Moez (2022), Round 13 (2025)