Brahim Babaï

An Odyssey (2001–2004), inspired by Abdelaziz Belkhodja’s novel, The Ashes of Carthage, and considered Tunisia’s first film in the thriller genre, offers a critical perspective on transnational trafficking in art and cultural objects. The events revolve around smuggling antiquities and artifacts in Tunisia, where an international gang seeks to steal the statue of the famous commander Hannibal and smuggle it via the Carthage ship to a European country.

Brahim Babai's first feature, And Tomorrow? (1971–1972), adapted from Abdelkader Ben Cheikh’s novel, is one of the first Tunisian films to investigate issues of social concern during the 1960s, such as rural exodus, unemployment, and famine. The story follows three rural farmers who leave their drought-stricken village for the city.

Three farmers decide to leave their village, where the spring has dried up, and move to the city. Salem, the youngest, rebels because he cannot find work. A young woman plays the role of conscience to the villagers who remain in front of their televisions watching the modern world, without changing their situation. Their difficult search for work raises the issues of unemployment, rural exodus, and emigration.

Directed by Ibrahim Babai.

Directed by Ibrahim Babai.

An Odyssey (2001–2004), inspired by Abdelaziz Belkhodja’s novel, The Ashes of Carthage, and considered Tunisia’s first film in the thriller genre, offers a critical perspective on transnational trafficking in art and cultural objects. The events revolve around smuggling antiquities and artifacts in Tunisia, where an international gang seeks to steal the statue of the famous commander Hannibal and smuggle it via the Carthage ship to a European country.

Brahim Babai's first feature, And Tomorrow? (1971–1972), adapted from Abdelkader Ben Cheikh’s novel, is one of the first Tunisian films to investigate issues of social concern during the 1960s, such as rural exodus, unemployment, and famine. The story follows three rural farmers who leave their drought-stricken village for the city.

Three farmers decide to leave their village, where the spring has dried up, and move to the city. Salem, the youngest, rebels because he cannot find work. A young woman plays the role of conscience to the villagers who remain in front of their televisions watching the modern world, without changing their situation. Their difficult search for work raises the issues of unemployment, rural exodus, and emigration.

Directed by Ibrahim Babai.

Directed by Ibrahim Babai.