Tunis by Night

Name: Tunis by Night
Genre: Drama
Released: 2017
Duration: 91 min

Director: Elyes Baccar

Rights:

Highlights

The film received support of Fonds Image de la Francphonie, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs of Tunisia, and Centre National du Cinéma et de l'Image (CNCI).
The film was released for seven weeks in Tunisian cinemas.

2017/ Tunisia - France91 min/ Drama

Original Title

Tunis El Lil

SYNOPSIS

The film tells the story of Youssef who works in the Tunisian national radio, presenting a cultural and literary programme. The story of burning Mohamed Bouazizi for himself turns Youssef’s professional life upside down when he find himself under pressure from the authorities to conceal the news and talk about the achievements of former Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. Youssef’s family portrays the different lifestyles in Tunisia as every member of his family suffers from a major problem and conflict.

CAST

Raouf Ben Amor
Amel Hedhili
Amira Chebli
Helmi Dridi

CREW

Screenwriter: Elyes Baccar
DOP: Frida Marzouk
Editor: Anas Saadi