About Me
Souhir Ben Amara is a talented Tunisian actress celebrated for her work in theater, film, and television. She has taken on a diverse range of roles and collaborated with some of Tunisia's most esteemed directors.
Her passion for the arts began in childhood, and after completing her Baccalaureate, she pursued studies at the Higher Institute of Media and Arts in Tunisia (ISAM), where she earned a degree in Cinematographic Direction.
In 2008, Souhir gained recognition at the International Festival of Amateur Film of Kelibia (FIFAK), where she won an award for her graduation project, The Cat Has Spoken (Le chat a dit). Her big-screen debut came in 2011 with the film Always Brando, directed by Ridha El Behi, in which she played Zina, a woman who sacrifices her own aspirations to support her partner's dreams.
Souhir's breakthrough performance came in 2013 with the film Millefeuille, directed by Nouri Bouzid, where she portrayed Aicha, a single woman struggling with her life choices during the Tunisian Revolution.
Her television career began in 2008 with a role in a popular Ramadan series, marking the start of her steady ascent. Since then, she has consistently played leading roles during the Ramadan season and has also served as a jury member for various festivals.
Filmography
Cinema Acting
2024 • Lead role (Khadija) in Jad, directed by Jamil Najjar
2021 • Lead role (Sarrah) in Communion, directed by Nejib Belkadhi
- Official Selections: LAFF - Luxor (2022), Africlap Film Festival - Toulouse (2022), Red Sea Film Festival - Saudi Arabia (2021), New York City International Film Festival (NYCIFF) - USA (2022)
- Best Film Award - NYCIFF (2022), Best Film Award - LAFF (2022)
2019 • Lead role (Salma) in Terror, directed by Nawfel Saheb Ettabea
2019 • Lead role (F) in Sortilège / Tlamess, directed by Ala Eddine Slim
- Official Selections: Cannes Film Festival, MedFilm Festival - Rome, International Film Festival - Marrakech, Festival du Monde Arabe - Zurich, Festival International de Gabes
- Staging Award - Cannes (2019), Best Film Awards - Festival du Monde Arabe & Festival International de Gabes (2019)
2018 • Lead role (Fatma) in The Crown's Siesta, directed by Moez Kammoun
- Official Selections: International Arab Film Festival - Meknes, International Oriental Film Festival - Geneva
2017 • Lead role (Leila) in When the Sky Began to Scream, directed by Kays Mejri
- Official Selections: Dubai International Film Festival, MedFilm Festival - Rome, Festival Maghrébin du Film - Oujda, Festival du Film Arabe de Fameck
2017 • Lead role (Leila) in El Jaida, directed by Salma Baccar
- Official Selections: JCC - Tunis, Festival Cinéalma - Carros, Cairo International Film Festival, Luxor African Film Festival
- Public Awards - JCC (2017)
2012 • Lead role (Aïcha) in Millefeuille, directed by Nouri Bouzid
- Official Selections: Abu Dhabi Film Festival, JCC - Tunis, Luxor African Film Festival, Festival Cinemas du Sud - Lyon, International Arab Film - Oran
2011 • Lead role (Zeena) in Always Brando, directed by Ridha Behi
- Official Selections: Abu Dhabi Film Festival, Festival Cinemas du Sud - Lyon
Television Series Acting
2023 • Lead role (Hind Bint 'Otba) in Mu'awiya, directed by Tarek El Aryen (MBC Production)
2022 • Lead role (Rym) in El Foundou, directed by Saoussen Jemni
2018 • Lead role ('Aicha Hafsa) in The Kingdoms of Fire, directed by Peter Webbe (MBC Production)
2018 • Lead role (Donia) in Flashback (Season 2), directed by Mourad Ben Cheikh
2017 • Lead role in Le Président, directed by Jamil Najjar (Comedy)
2017 • Lead role in Flashback (Season 1), directed by Mourad Ben Cheikh
2017 • Lead role in Bolice 2.0, directed by Majdi Smiri (Comedy)
2016 • Lead role (Linda) in Lilet Chak, directed by Majdi Smiri
2016 • Lead role (Sandra) in Histoires Tunisiennes, directed by Nada Mezni Hafaiedh
2015 • Role in Anna e Yusuf, directed by Cinzia TH Torrini (Italy)
2010-2015 • Various roles in productions like Dragunov, Dipanini, and Maktoub
Theater Acting
2022 • Lead role in Club de Chant, directed by Cyrine Ganoun
- Official Selections: Hurghada, Egypt (2022), Masa - Côte d'Ivoire (2022), Beirut, Lebanon (2022)
2015 • Lead role (Yomna) in Tounes, directed by Ahmed Amine Ben Saad
International Festival Jury
2024 • Jury Member, Malmô International Film Festival - Sweden
2020 • Jury Member, Festival d'Aswane - Egypt
2019 • Jury Member, Festival Du Film Arabe De Casablanca - Morocco
2016-2018 • Various Jury roles at festivals such as Gabès, Kélibia FIFAK, and Manaret - Tunisia
