World premiere

Round 13

Local title
13. raund
Title in Russian
13-й раунд
Original title
13ème Round
Director
Mohamed Ali Nahdi
Country
Tunisia, Cyprus, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
Year
2025
Programme
Critics' Picks Competition
Genre
Drama
Subject
death, child-parent relationships

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

Director
Mohamed Ali Nahdi
Screenwriter
Sophia Haouas
Cast
Afef Ben Mahmoud, Helmi Dridi, Hedi Ben Jabouria, Lamine Nahdi, Sameh Sankari
Producer
Melik Kochbati
Cinematographer
Hatem Nechi
Co-writer
Mohamed Ali Nahdi
Composer
Selim Arjoun
Sound
Chawki Kooli
Runtime
Language
Arabic
Subtitles
English

Screenings

Hall 1 Kino Artis
Screening101621 / 13. raund
SubtitlesEnglish
Screening duration
Hall 2 Kino Artis
Screening111717 / 13. raund
SubtitlesEnglish
Screening duration
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