Bassima's Womb
Le ventre de Bassima
Synopsis
When her illegal husband is deported from Canada, Bassima, a young Syrian woman, finds herself in a difficult situation, both socially and financially. Desperately looking for a way to bring her husband back, she agrees to become a surrogate mother in exchange for a false passport for him. However, she soon finds out that she is already pregnant and must give up her own child.
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Maxine Denis
Bassima
Nicole-Sylvie Lagarde
Josée
Antoine Yared
Aziz
Martine Francke
Cliente bourgeoise
Roudy Nakhlé
Fouad
Marco Collin
Colin
Judith Baribeau
Michèle
Marcel Jeannin
Robert
Normand Carrière
Gérant d'immeuble
Natalie Tannous
Voisine de Bassima
Isabelle Cyr
Directrice refuge pour femmes
Anne Lapierre
Intervenante refuge pour femmes
Marie Tifo
Tante de Josée
Pierre Leblanc
Fadi Malo
Sam Menzou
Teresa Picciano
Jad Saikali
Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival of India
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Babek Aliassa
- Screenplay & Story
- Babek Aliassa
- Original Score
- Marcel Khalife
- Original Title
- Le ventre de Bassima
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Rumi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Babek Aliassa
Babek Aliassa
Marcel Khalife
Étienne Boilard
Babek Aliassa
Babek Aliassa
Department Leadership Roster
Babek Aliassa
Director
Babek Aliassa
Producer
Étienne Boilard
Director of Photography
Marcel Khalife
Original Music Composer
Babek Aliassa
Screenplay
Babek Aliassa
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bassima's Womb
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What is Bassima's Womb about?
When her illegal husband is deported from Canada, Bassima, a young Syrian woman, finds herself in a difficult situation, both socially and financially. Desperately looking for a way to bring her husband back, she agrees to become a surrogate mother in exchange for a false passport for him. However, she soon finds out that she is already pregnant and must give up her own child.
Who directed Bassima's Womb?
Bassima's Womb was directed by Babek Aliassa.
Who stars in Bassima's Womb?
The principal cast of Bassima's Womb includes Maxine Denis, Nicole-Sylvie Lagarde, Antoine Yared, Martine Francke, Roudy Nakhlé.
When was Bassima's Womb released and how long is it?
Bassima's Womb was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Bassima's Womb?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bassima's Womb was composed by Marcel Khalife.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bassima's Womb?
Bassima's Womb holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).