Sara Ben-Saud

Sara's artistic curiosity is nourished by her Quebec-Libyan-Tunisian origins. Her thirst to meet her roots and different cultures inspires her in the conception of her productions. Sara wishes to change the Quebec audiovisual landscape on the issue of diversity. The young director firmly believes that this change begins with the subjects she decides to tackle in front of the camera, but also with the team behind and in front of the camera. Representation being at the heart of her practice, she hopes that future generations will be able to recognize themselves on our screens and in this industry.

Works showcased at MENA:

I Am Not Racist, I Have a Black Friend
Documentary
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Short
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13
 mins
Young people of colour who grew up in predominantly white social circles reveal what it is like to embody the mythical figure of the «black friend».
À toi Jeddi
Documentary
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Feature
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61
 mins
Sara discovers her Libyan grandfather’s memoirs and embarks on a journey to trace her paternal origins. Did the man she nicknamed Jeddi, leave any clues to guide her?