Film Screening: Promised Sky

​Promised Sky, the latest masterwork from French-Tunisian director Erige Sehiri, offers a deeply human exploration of the migrant experience in Tunisia by following the intersecting lives of three Ivorian women. Marie, a pastor and former journalist, forms an unorthodox family unit in Tunis with Naney and Jolie as they shelter Kenza, a young shipwreck survivor. ​This tender and timely portrait captures the quiet power of these women as they navigate a new landscape, highlighting the bonds of sisterhood and resilience that form in the face of adversity. ​Sehiri’s naturalistic direction excels by focusing on the authenticity of their daily lives, presenting a "bittersweet celebration of endurance" that resonates with shared universal values.

​Through this intimate lens, the film fearlessly addresses critical social realities, including the rising racism and xenophobia faced by sub-Saharan African migrants in contemporary Tunisia. ​By bringing these often marginalized voices to the forefront, Promised Sky encourages a…