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Le Challat de Tunis (2013)

| Documentary, Mystery | 1 April 2014 (Tunisia)
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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 ... See full summary »

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Kaouther Ben Hania

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Kaouther Ben Hania

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Mohamed Slim Bouchiha, Jallel Dridi, Moufida Dridi | See full cast & crew »
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Credited cast:
Mohamed Slim Bouchiha Mohamed Slim Bouchiha ... Marwan Clash
Jallel Dridi Jallel Dridi ... Jallel
Moufida Dridi Moufida Dridi ... Jallel's mother
Narimène Saidane Narimène Saidane ... Jallel's fiancée
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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... Written by Le Challat de Tunis

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Country:

Tunisia | France

Language:

Arabic

Release Date:

1 April 2014 (Tunisia) See more »

Also Known As:

Challatt Tunes See more »

Filming Locations:

Tunisia

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Cinétéléfilms, Sister Productions, Dubai Media and Entertainment Organisation in association with Dubai Film Market (Enjaaz) See more »
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