Cursed Be the Phosphate (2012)
In 2008, residents of Redeyef, a Tunisian city heavily reliant on phosphate production, rose against state corruption and the dire, unhealthy, and perilous conditions of their existence. This revolt marked the first significant protest movement against Ben Ali’s oppressive regime and its police state despite facing brutality and tyranny in response. While not a complete success, it ignited a spark of resistance among the Tunisian people, awakening them to the deteriorating levels of freedom. This uprising paved the way for the 2011 revolution and the Arab Spring.
Director: Sami Tlili
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: April 19, 2012
Screenplay
Music: Rabiaa Bouhrizi, Mariem Labidi
Editing: Achraf Amri, Anis Hammami
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cursed Be the Phosphate about?
- In 2008, residents of Redeyef, a Tunisian city heavily reliant on phosphate production, rose against state corruption and the dire, unhealthy, and perilous conditions of their existence. This revolt marked the first significant protest movement against Ben Ali’s oppressive regime and its police state despite facing brutality and tyranny in response. While not a complete success, it ignited a spark of resistance among the Tunisian people, awakening them to the deteriorating levels of freedom. This uprising paved the way for the 2011 revolution and the Arab Spring.
- Who directed Cursed Be the Phosphate?
- Cursed Be the Phosphate was directed by Sami Tlili.
- How long is Cursed Be the Phosphate?
- Cursed Be the Phosphate has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Cursed Be the Phosphate?
- Cursed Be the Phosphate is a Documentary film.