ARTFEED — Contemporary Art Intelligence

Erige Sehiri's 'Promised Sky' Gets US Premiere at Film Forum

other · 2026-05-07

Film Forum will host the U.S. theatrical premiere of Erige Sehiri's 'Promised Sky' on Friday, June 12. The film follows a community of Ivorians in Tunisia led by Marie, a charismatic pastor and former journalist, as they face state racism, police raids, and mass arrests. Key characters include Naney, a single mother hustling to reunite with her daughter; Jolie, a privileged college student; and Kenza, a four-year-old survivor of a shipwreck. Marie advocates for collective action over individualism.

Key facts

  • U.S. theatrical premiere at Film Forum on June 12
  • Directed by Erige Sehiri
  • Set in Tunisia
  • Community of Ivorians led by Marie, a pastor and former journalist
  • Themes of state racism, police raids, and mass arrests
  • Characters include Naney, Jolie, and Kenza
  • Kenza survived a shipwreck
  • Film premiered at Cannes

Entities

Artists

  • Erige Sehiri

Institutions

  • Film Forum

Locations

  • Tunisia
  • United States

Sources