President of the Jury Award

Today, Mum Died

by Anis Bribi
La Fémis, France

Jury Motivation by Mariusz Rusiński

For a deeply moving and subtle portrait of grief, displacement, and the universal need for human connection. Following the protagonist on the day of his mother's death as he searches for his estranged brother, the film weaves a rich tapestry of complex behaviours among characters who are quietly aching for tenderness. With remarkable sensitivity and a deeply humanistic gaze, this work reminds us how fragile and essential closeness is in a divided world.

Synopsis

After his mother's death, Malik sets off with his girlfriend, Sarah, to find his younger brother who was placed in foster care. A night-time journey that confronts him with the violence of the past, unspoken truths, and shame.

Director's biography

Anis Bribi grew up in Paris, in a family of Algerian origin. Self-taught, he directed Apnéa in 2021, a short film about intimate suffocation.
He then joined La Résidence department at La Fémis, where he developed several screenplays. His films explore social/family violence.

Credits

Director: Anis Bribi
Screenplay: Anis Bribi
Cinematography: Julien Saez
Editing: Amaillia Bordet, Marion Hébrard
Music: Antoine Duchêne
Producer: Constance Gronnier

Specifications

Original title: Aujourd'hui, maman est morte
Running time: 20'
Film type: Fiction
Country: France
Completion date: July 2025