Mishiali's 'Lion at My Back' Enters Karlovy Vary Crystal Globe
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- Tonia Mishiali, a Cypriot filmmaker, directed 'The Lion at My Back,' which is screening in the Crystal Globe competition at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival
- The film tackles three intertwined themes as stated by the source: immigration, the patriarchy and the strength of women
- Sokhna Diallo stars as Mariama, a Senegalese immigrant whose growing bond with another character anchors the feature's plot
Why it matters: Mishiali's slot in the Crystal Globe — Karlovy Vary's main award competition — gives a small-country Cypriot production visibility on one of Central Europe's most-watched film stages, where immigration and gender-themed dramas compete for jury and industry attention.
