The Blade of Tunis

Overview

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...

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 1, 2014

Original language

Arabic

Spoken languages

arabic

Countries

France, Tunisia

Production

Cinétéléfilms,Six Island Productions,Dubai Film Market,Sister Productions,Six Island Productions, Cinétéléfilms, Sister Productions, Dubai Film Market

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt2930974