Cursed Be the Phosphate

Overview

In 2008, residents of Redeyef, a Tunisian city heavily reliant on phosphate production, rose against state corruption and the dire, unhealthy, and perilous conditions of their existence. This revolt marked the first significant protest movement against Ben Ali’s oppressive regime and its police state despite facing brutality and tyranny in response. While not a complete success, it ignited a spark of resistance among the Tunisian people, awakening them to the deteriorating levels of freedom. This uprising paved the way for the 2011 revolution and the Arab Spring.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 19, 2012

Original language

French

Director

Sami Tlili

Writer

Sami Tlili

Producer

Habib Attia,Lina Chaabane Menzli,Dora Bouchoucha

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt11387906