Baya Medhaffar

Actor

Baya Medhaffar

Baya Medhaffar is a Tunisian actress best known for her role in "As I Open My Eyes" (2015), a film directed by Leyla Bouzid. The film explores the life of a young, rebellious woman in Tunisia just before the Arab Spring. "As I Open My Eyes" received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Venice Days Award at the Venice Film Festival and the Best First Film award at the London Film Festival. Baya Medhaffar's performance was widely praised, marking her as a prominent talent in contemporary Tunisian cinema. Apart from her acting career, there is limited public information available about her additional works or involvement in other films or projects.

As I open my eyes

A dazzling coming-of-age film that interweaves a pivotal moment in Tunisian history with an 18-year-old's struggle for freedom.