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Film

Born to Fight

Ala'A Mohsen, Denmark, 2025

DK/Documentary

In the wake of the Arab spring, Nawres, a rebellious and confident young Tunisian woman, with aspirations of becoming an international kickboxing star, finds herself at a crossroads. As the political unrest in Tunisia intensifies and her boxing career takes an unexpected turn, she's torn between fighting for change in Tunisia and following her dreams in Europe. Determined to create a better future, Nawres keeps fighting, navigating the challenges of identity and the uncertainties that lie ahead.
Basic information Credits
Original title Born to Fight
Danish title Born to Fight
Keywords Tunisia, Young women, Young people, Athletes, Identity, Umemployment, Emigration, France, 2010-2019, 2020-2030
Director Ala'A Mohsen
Screenplay Ala'A Mohsen
Producer Rikke Tambo Andersen
Director of Photography Ala'A Mohsen
Editor Esben Bay Grundsøe
Sound Benny Persson
Composer Mons Niklas Schak
Appearance Nawres Khalsi
Production country Denmark
Domestic distribution Danmarks Radio
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Companies

Production company Tambo Film
Co-production The Uneven, Film i Skåne
With support from Det Danske Filminstitut, Dansk-arabisk partnerskabsprogram, Den Vestdanske Filmpulje, Svenska Filminstitutet
Domestic distribution Danmarks Radio

Direction

Direction Ala'A Mohsen

Script

Screenplay Ala'A Mohsen

Production

Producer Rikke Tambo Andersen
Co-producer Michael Detlef Petersen
Executive producer Peter Hyldahl
Executive producer Lisa Nyed
Producer: development Helle Faber
Post-production supervisor Edoardo Rebecchi

Cinematography

Cinematographer Ala'A Mohsen

Editing

Editor Esben Bay Grundsøe
Editing supervisor Karin Priergaard Worsøe
Editing supervisor Michael Aagelund

Music

Music supervisor Mons Niklas Schak
Composer Mons Niklas Schak

Sound

Sound designer Benny Persson

Visual effects

Graphic design and poster Eva Christensen
VFX Casper Riis
Colourist Mamoun Abufarha
Online mastering Casper Riis

Appearance

Appearance Nawres Khalsi

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