The_Gravediggers_Wife_1_photo_Arttu_Peltomaa_©Bufo2021-1.jpg
LA FEMME DU FOSSOYEUR directed by Khadar Ahmed

THE GRAVEDIGGER’S WIFE directed by Khadar Ahmed

Developed in 2015 at La Résidence of the Festival de Cannes and selected at the 2021 Critics’ Week, Khadar Ahmed presents his film « THE GRAVEDIGGER’S WIFE ».

Guled and Nasra are a loving couple, living in the outskirts of Djibouti city with their teenage son, Mahad. However, they are facing difficult times: Nasra urgently needs an expensive surgery to treat a chronic kidney disease. Guled is already working hard as a gravedigger to make ends meet: how can they find the money to save Nasra and keep the family together?

In theaters on April 27th 2022.

News
The SFC | Rendez-vous Industry would like to extend its warmest thanks to the professionals who support our Creative Programs project-holders.
Hasan Hasi (The President's Cake, Caméra d'or 2026) & Alice Rohrwacher © Valery HACHE / AFP
As the 79th Festival de Cannes approaches, let’s take a look at the debut feature films competing for the 2026 Caméra d’Or. Each year, this prestigious award honors the best...
Short Film Corner | Rendez-Vous Industry. The full program is now available!