Best Foreign Film

Today, Mum Died

by Anis Bribi
La Fémis, France

Jury Motivation by Kalina Nikolova

For its minimalist approach, which nevertheless conveys an extraordinary emotional depth. Through restraint and subtle storytelling, the film gradually unfolds a painful journey into the past, confronting the characters with unspoken truths and revealing their profound longing for love, genuine closeness and the courage to be vulnerable. A film that achieves remarkable emotional intensity without ever resorting to excess, ultimately leading to a luminous and hopeful ending.

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