Sofiene Chaari

Acting

Sofiene Chaari

Born — Died

1962-07-21 — 2011-08-22

Place of birth

La Marsa, Tunisia

Known for

Acting

Credits

8 titles

Sofiene Chaari, born July 31, 1962 and died August 22, 2011 in La Marsa, is a Tunisian actor, humorist and television host, known for his role as Sboui in the television series Choufli Hal. Son of Habib Chaari, an actor and film producer, he began his career as a technician and stage manager in the Tunis city theater where his father was active, before turning to comedy on television and in the theater where he played different roles.

Known for

Choufli Hal poster
10.0

Sboui lives next to his brother and mother. Many funny adventures ensue in the old building of a fortune teller as he falls in love with her daughter. Sboui works as a secretary at his brother's office, a psychotherapist.

Choufli Hal

2005

My Dear Mother-in-law poster
10.0

The simple humorous life of Hassouna a real estate agent living peacefully with his wife Hayet, where his story takes place between his house, his office and the thrift store of his friend Babboucha.

My Dear Mother-in-law

2010

The Hotel poster
10.0

The events of the sitcom take place in an old hotel located in the middle of the ancient Medina and follow the daily life of the working staff and the family of the hotel owner.

The Hotel

2004

Always Brando poster
6.0

A hybrid documentary/drama feature combining a fictional story about a Tunisian community disrupted by an American film crew with the real-life saga of director Ridha Behi's efforts to make a movie with a dying Marlon Brando.

Always Brando

2011

Making Of poster
5.2

A Tunisian breakdancer falls in with fundamentalists with designs to turn the young man into a suicide bomber.

Making Of

2006

Deadlines poster
9.0

Alex Randal (Stephen Moyer), a young reporter on the make, decides, without knowing anything about the situation, to go to Beirut on October 23, 1983, when he hears a radio report about suicide trucks exploding on both an American base and a French base, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of soldiers. Seduced by a gifted and enigmatic photographer, Julia Muller (Anne Parillaud), Randal finds a capitol torn by civil war, where political, financial and strategic interests intertwine.

Deadlines

2005

Film credits

2000s · 4 titles

Making Of poster
5.2

A Tunisian breakdancer falls in with fundamentalists with designs to turn the young man into a suicide bomber.

Making Of

2006

Deadlines poster
9.0

Alex Randal (Stephen Moyer), a young reporter on the make, decides, without knowing anything about the situation, to go to Beirut on October 23, 1983, when he hears a radio report about suicide trucks exploding on both an American base and a French base, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of soldiers. Seduced by a gifted and enigmatic photographer, Julia Muller (Anne Parillaud), Randal finds a capitol torn by civil war, where political, financial and strategic interests intertwine.

Deadlines

2005

No artwork available
NR

The story revolves around the son of a postman who is incredibly intelligent and cultured, and able to answer any question. His father exploits him for financial gain, until researchers discover his unique abilities and commission a study.

The Postman's Son

2005

Choufli Hal, New Year's Movie poster
10.0

Following the arrival of the New Year, Slimane's wife, Zeineb, suggests spending New Year's Eve in a hotel. Meanwhile, his mother Douja, desperate to have her date canceled, makes a plan with Slimane's mother, Fadhila, to leave with them. The couple then meets for this evening with their mothers, as well as Sboui, his wife Azza and his children. Sboui, Slimane's brother, continues to do stupid things at the hotel which makes the stay unpleasant for the couple. Remaining in Tunis, Fouchika finds himself alone with Béji. He had planned this evening with his friend Sboui but finds himself with his former boss because he is having marital problems. However, Béji receives a phone call from his wife and reconciles with her. Shortly after, Béji leaves to join his wife at her in-laws, leaving Fouchika alone.

Choufli Hal, New Year's Movie

2009

Series credits