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Agora (15*)

SAFAR Film Festival

,Cinema 3
Agora SAFAR

In a secluded town in Tunisia, several people that are thought to have vanished re-emerge from the distant past.

A local police inspector, Fathi, alongside a doctor, Amine, try to understand the reasons behind their disappearance and their sudden return. The enigmatic case couldn’t be kept hidden from the public eye for long, creating fast, vivid tensions in the community. The whole plot unfolds under the eyes of two spectators: a blue dog and a black crow.  

In his third feature fiction, Tunisian auteur Alaeddine Slim continues to expand his visual exploration around the theme of disappearance. The film premiered at the 2024 Locarno International Film Festival, winning the Pardo Verde Award, which is given to a film that effectively addresses ecological issues. 

Tagged with: Cinema SAFAR Film Festival 2025

Screening as part of SAFAR’s GHOSTS strand, it will be introduced by the strand curator Saeed Taji Farouky.

Film information
  • Release year   2024
  • Country   Tunisia/France/Saudi Arabia
  • Director   Ala Eddine Slim
  • Runtime   1hr 39min

Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.