Man of Ashes (1986)

Man of Ashes (1986) poster

In the ensuing days before his wedding bridegroom Hachemi faces both the anxieties of the future and the shadows of the past. His best friend, Farfat, is the topic of street graffiti and local gossip, which calls his manhood into question. This ripples out to affect Hachemi for, unbeknownst to anyone, as apprenticed youths they were molested by Ameur, the local carpenter. Farfat is banished from his father's home and the shared secret between the two friends threatens to undo more than just the wedding, but their very lives.

Director: Nouri Bouzid
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Salah Mehdi
Cinematography: Youssef Ben Youssef
Editing: Mika Ben Miled
Production: Satpec, Cinétéléfilms
Country: Tunisia
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar

Keywords

tunisia, gay theme

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Man of Ashes about?
In the ensuing days before his wedding bridegroom Hachemi faces both the anxieties of the future and the shadows of the past. His best friend, Farfat, is the topic of street graffiti and local gossip, which calls his manhood into question. This ripples out to affect Hachemi for, unbeknownst to anyone, as apprenticed youths they were molested by Ameur, the local carpenter. Farfat is banished from his father's home and the shared secret between the two friends threatens to undo more than just the wedding, but their very lives.
Who directed Man of Ashes?
Man of Ashes was directed by Nouri Bouzid.
Who stars in Man of Ashes?
Man of Ashes stars Imed Maalal, Khaled Ksouri, Mustapha Adouani, Mouna Noureddine, Yacoub Bchiri, Wassila Chaouki.
How long is Man of Ashes?
Man of Ashes has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is Man of Ashes?
Man of Ashes is a Drama film.
Where was Man of Ashes produced?
Man of Ashes was produced in Tunisia.