The Blade of Tunis
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...
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The Blade of Tunis
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 4, 2013
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Mystery, Comedy
User Score
65%
Original Title
Le Challat de Tunis
Production Companies
Six Island Productions, Cinétéléfilms, Sister Productions, Dubai Film Market
Director
Kaouther Ben Hania
Description
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...