Yassine Qnia
Directing
Biography
Born in Aubervilliers, he trained as a surveyor and topographer. He discovered cinema in the local youth clubs. His first three short films were selected and won prizes at several festivals in France and abroad. At the same time, he works on building sites and takes part in image education workshops for school classes. Winner of the 2019 Gan Fondation pour le Cinéma award, Yassine Qnia will direct his first feature film, “De bas étage”, in 2020, which has also been selected for the Directors' Fortnight (Cannes 2021).
Known For
Yassine, a passionate young film lover, wants to shoot a film in his neighborhood. He wants to include his childhood friends in his project. But friendship sometimes has its faults.
Don't Be Tight
Thirty-something Mehdi is a safecracker. He and his mates are just trying to get by, but robbery isn’t paying like it used to. Day to day Mehdi tries to be a good son to his mother, and a good father to his 1-year-old son to win back his ex, Sarah.
A Brighter Tomorrow
The Voyager probe is about to leave our solar system. At the same time, on Earth, Alain Diaw begins his first day of work in a prestigious automobile company. He has come a long way and is also aiming for the unknown.
One Day When I Was Lost
Steve is well into his twenties. This evening, he has to replace his father, guard of the municipal swimming pool. Everything goes according to plan, until the young man hears unusual noises.
Molii
Ladhi has money and wants everyone to know it. He hence rents a Ferrari and drives through the streets of his neighborhood. He drives, he drives, and drives some more so that everyone will see him.