‘Lingui, The Sacred Bonds’ wins ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal at 52nd IFFI

Lingui, The Sacred Bonds – an internationally co-produced drama film recounting the story of the sacred relationship between a mother and daughter and their survival against the harsh laws set by men – won the ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 52.

The ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal award is given to the IFFI film that best reflects Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals of peace, tolerance and non-violence. The film is a bold portrayal of female struggle and a lesson in humanity. The film was co-produced by Belgium France Germany and was made in Arabic and French.

The film reflects the story of the sacred relationship between a mother and daughter and their survival against the harsh laws set by men.