Le Challat de Tunis

Apr 1 2014 N/A 1h 30m
Documentary, Mystery

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...

Plot

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...

Written by

Kaouther Ben Hania

Directed by

Kaouther Ben Hania

Production Countries

France, Tunisia

Production Companies

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

Languages

Awards

3 wins & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
199
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA