Upon the Shadow

This powerful documentary follows Amina Sboui and her community of LGBTQ+ friends as they build a safe haven for themselves in Tunisia, navigating the challenges of social persecution and discrimination in the aftermath of the Arab Spring. Through intimate portraits of Sandra, Ramy, Ayoub, and Atef, we witness the strength and resilience of a queer group fighting to assert their identities against overwhelming odds. Against the backdrop of global trauma and struggle, "Upon the Shadow" shines a light on the struggles of LGBTQ+ individuals in Tunisia, offering an unflinching look at the human cost of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.