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Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired the U.S. distribution rights for Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Man Who Sold His Skin, Tunisia’s short-listed entry for Best International Film for the 93rd Academy Awards.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentSamuel Goldwyn Films has picked up the U.S. rights for “The Man Who Sold His Skin,” Tunisia’s short-listed entry for the international feature film Oscar.

Zied was still adjusting to life in Georgia after moving from Tunisia on a K-1 visa on the latest episode of the hit TLC franchise, and was worried that Rebecca's family and friends were obviously wary of him given her last doomed marriage with a man from Morocco. The two went out to dinner with her daughter, Tiffany, and Tiffany's fiancé, Micah, as well as more of the younger couple's friends.

Alissa Simon Film CriticNow shortlisted in the international feature category, Tunisia’s ambitious entry “The Man Who Sold His Skin” from female writer-director Kaouther Ben Hania (“Beauty and the Dogs”) offers a provocative contemporary take on a Faustian bargain.

Also Read: Oscars Eliminate Executive Committee Picks for International Feature, Expand ShortlistThe rest of the list: Bosnia and Herzegovina’s “Quo Vadis, Aida?,” Guatemala’s “La Llorona,” Hong Kong’s “Better Days,” Iran’s “Sun Children,” Norway’s “Hope,” “Russia’s “Dear Comrades!” and Tunisia’s “The Man Who Sold His Skin.”Normally, the general voters would choose all but three of the films on the shortlist, and then an executive committee would look at the results and add three additional

arrival in Georgia from Tunisia to be with his fiancée, Rebecca, has been far from smooth sailing, and in this exclusive clip from Sunday's brand new 90 Day Fiancé, he gets an unwelcome surprise about the apartment they've been living in.Rebecca's family and friends have been wary about her relationship with Zied, given what happened with her third ex-husband, who hails from Morocco. Rebecca, 49, said he used her for a green card and they split once she brought him to America.

Burns Supper to raise a glass to Scotland’s national bard.Coronavirus lockdown restrictions may have put mass gatherings to celebrate Robert Burns on hold - but that's not stopping Scots working at UK Embassies worldwide celebrating online.Scots working for the UK Government in countries including Bahrain, Chile, China, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Pakistan, Peru, Tunisia, and Turkey are among those participating in the virtual Burns Supper.Employees at FCDO’s

's Rebecca is responding to fans' shadiest comments. In this exclusive clip from Sunday's all-new, streaming on Discovery+ at 10 p.m.

exes Mohamed and Danielle have turned a new leaf in their tumultuous relationship.In this exclusive clip from one of the latest spinoffs on Discovery+, — in which cast members film themselves and give an intimate look at their lives from their own perspectives — season 2 star Mohamed Jbali shares what he's been up to. During his season, Mohamed moved from Tunisia to Ohio to marry Danielle Mullins, whom he connected with online.

season 3 and continues on this season of . The two connected online before she traveled to Tunisia to meet him.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentKaouther Ben Hania’s “The Man Who Sold His Skin” has been sold by Paris-based Bac Films International to further territories. The movie will represent Tunisia in the Oscar race for best international feature film.“The Man Who Sold His Skin” world premiered at Venice, where it won the best actor award for Yahya Mahayni.

There hasn’t been a war movie quite like “Mosul” before.

Kaleem Aftab There have been a number of recent documentaries—Netflix’s “Knock Down the House,” featuring Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and “Time for Ilhan,” looking at Ilhan Omar—that are about female politicians of color who have challenged the status quo on gender and race as they vie for political office in America.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentKaouther Ben Hania’s “The Man Who Sold His Skin” will represent Tunisia in the Oscar race for best international feature film.The movie world premiered at Venice where it won the best actor award for Yahya Mahayni.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentNew works by prominent Arab film directors such as Egyptian auteur Yousry Nasrallah and Tunisia’s Kaouther Ben Hania – whose “The Man Who Sold His Skin” just scored a prize at Venice – are among projects selected for the upcoming Cairo Film Festival’s co-production platform alongside those by emerging talents.The Cairo Film Connection, as the key Arab cinema platform is known, has announced its list made up of seven feature films and eight docs in

A Syrian man desirous to get to Europe accepts to become a canvas for a controversial contemporary artist in The Man Who Sold His Skin (L’homme qui a vendu sa peau).

Audrey Cleo Yap Starting on Sept.

2 min read An appeal by two men in Tunisia who were sent to jail for homosexuality has been upheld by an appeals court in the north African country.

Defying international law, an appeals court in Tunisia has upheld an earlier judgment sending two men to prison for homosexuality.

reopening travelers from 14 countries, but not America.American visitors will have to wait at least another two weeks because of rises in coronavirus cases stateside, according to the Tuesday announcement.

Monday night's episode of gave an update on season one star Laura, who has a new boyfriend following her nasty split from her ex, Aladin.

Globally, lockdowns are causing an increase in domestic violence and abuse, and South African women are facing the same reality. In Hubei province, domestic violence reports to police have more than tripled.

Yesterday, it was announced that an additional 45 cases of COVID-19 coronavirus were reported in the UAE. 

TUI has cancelled thousands of holidays to a raft of destinations due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Holytown fighter Chris Bungard will make history as he becomes the first Scot to headline a major MMA promotion– but he almost missed the call while in the Sahara Desert.

Dundee United are running the rule over Tunisian winger Manoubi Haddad.

Most nominees in this year’s live-action short category involve familial relationships. Only one is in English — two were shot in Tunisia — but they all tell stories that transcend cultures. Three women were nominated in this category.