The Blade of Tunis poster

The Blade of Tunis

6.1(11)20141h 30m2

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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Status
Released
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Language
Arabic
  • woman director

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France, Tunisia

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Release dates

  • United Arab EmiratesAE

    • PremiereDubai Film Festival4 Dec 2013
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical1 Apr 2015
  • South KoreaKR

    • PremiereBusan International Film Festival4 Oct 2014
  • TunisiaTN

    • Theatrical1 Apr 2014

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The Blade of Tunis was released on 1 April 2014.

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