The Needle

Overview

A Tunisian couple, Dali and Mariem, welcomes their first child, only to discover the baby is intersex, with biological sex characteristics that do not fit typical male or female definitions. Confronted with societal pressure, family expectations, and their own uncertainties, they struggle to navigate the stigma and challenges imposed by rigid gender norms. As they grapple with decisions about identity, acceptance, and the future, the family’s bonds are tested, forcing them to confront deeply ingrained beliefs about gender, society, and parenthood.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 6, 2023

Original language

Arabic

Spoken languages

Arabic

Cast

Fatma Sfar,Bilel Slatnia,Jamel Madani,Sabah Bouzouita,Rym Ayed

Director

Abdelhamid Bouchnak

Writer

Abdelhamid Bouchnak

Cinematography

Hatem Nechi

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt33056705