The Blade of Tunis (2013)

  • NR
  • 12/04/2013 (AE)
  • Mystery, Comedy
  • 1h 30m

Overview

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...

Kaouther Ben Hania

Writer, Director

Cast

Jallel Dridi's headshot

Jallel Dridi

Jallel
Mohamed Slim Bouchiha's headshot

Mohamed Slim Bouchiha

Marwan Clash
Moufida Dridi's headshot

Moufida Dridi

Jallel's mother
Narimène Saidane's headshot

Narimène Saidane

Jallel's fiancée

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