Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Biennial 16

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
6 Febuary — 15 June 2025

As I Open My Eyes, 2015

As I Open My Eyes, 2015
Colour, Arabic and French (English subtitles)
102 min
Film still
Directed by Leyla Bouzid

Synopsis

In a story that takes place a few months before the revolution in Tunisia, Farah, the 18-year-old lead vocalist in a political rock band, has a passion for life and music. Knowing the dangers of Tunisia, her mother wants her to pursue a career as a doctor.