The Blade of Tunis

5.9 / 10

(7 votes)

Tunisia, before the revolution. A man on a motorbike, razor blade in hand, prowls the streets of Tunis slashing women's buttocks. They call him The Challat, aka "The Blade", and the mere mention of his name provokes fascination and terror. Is he a lone criminal, an urban legend, or could he be the creation of a political group or religious fanatics? 10 years later, in the aftermath of the Arab Spring, a stubborn young female director sets out on an investigation to unravel the mystery and discover the true Challat of Tunis...

Country:

France,

Tunisia

Genre:

Mystery,

Comedy

Duration:

90 minutes

Year:

2013

Director:

Kaouther Ben Hania

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Company:

Six Island Productions,

Cinétéléfilms,

Sister Productions,

Dubai Film Market

Cast:
Jallel Dridi

Jallel

Mohamed Slim Bouchiha

Marwan Clash

Moufida Dridi

Jallel's mother

Narimène Saidane

Jallel's fiancée

Crew:
Julie Paratian

Producer

Kaouther Ben Hania

Writer

Kaouther Ben Hania

Director

Habib Attia

Producer

Sofian El Fani

Director of Photography