The Blade of Tunis
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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...
Status: Released
Released Date: 2013-12-04
Runtime: 90 mins
Director: Kaouther Ben Hania
Writer: Kaouther Ben Hania
Spoken language: العربية
Genres: Mystery, Comedy
Original title: The Blade of Tunis
Production Companies: Six Island Productions, Cinétéléfilms, Sister Productions, Dubai Film Market
Production Countries: France, Tunisia
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