The Blade of Tunis
Originally released in 2013. The Blade of Tunis is a mystery/comedy film. directed by Kaouther Ben Hania.
Starring Jallel Dridi, Mohamed Slim Bouchiha, and Moufida Dridi
Synopsis
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...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 4, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
France
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- Six Island Productions
- Cinétéléfilms
- Sister Productions
- Dubai Film Market
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Blade of Tunis about?
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...
Who directed The Blade of Tunis?
The Blade of Tunis was directed by Kaouther Ben Hania.
How long is The Blade of Tunis?
The Blade of Tunis has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Blade of Tunis released?
The Blade of Tunis was released on December 4, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Blade of Tunis?
The main cast of The Blade of Tunis includes Jallel Dridi, Mohamed Slim Bouchiha, Moufida Dridi, Narimène Saidane.