Under the Fig Trees
The Wadsworth Atheneum brings guests the film, Under the Fig Trees (2021, NR), a sensual drama set in a picturesque fig orchard in rural Tunisia. The story unfolds over a scorching summer day as young women steal moments of freedom, older folks reminisce, and everyone navigates the watchful eye of their foreman. Moments of everyday life, where flirting, laughter, and camaraderie become acts of resistance, offer a glimpse of the intricate relationships and dreams that flourish under the protective shade of the fig trees.
