The director of the first-ever Tunisian film to be tipped for an Oscar has hailed the "historical" nomination and urged the North African country's authorities to support homegrown cinema.

Tunisia's film-maker Kaouther Ben Hania hails 'historic' Oscar nomination

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Tunisia's film-maker Kaouther Ben Hania hails 'historic' Oscar nomination