Tunis by Night (2017)
After more than two decades working for Tunisia national public radio, Youssef is on his way to retirement. Somewhere in the town of Sidi Bouzid, a young man sets himself on fire. Youssef is viciously cut off broadcasting during the last issue of "Tunis by night". As he leaves the radio station, he gets picked up by a police patrol car waiting for him and he spends a few hours in police custody. Amal (his wife) finds refuge again in prayer and the elder brother Amin, tries to put his family's pieces back together as well as he can. Their youngest daughter Aziza lives completely disconnected from the pace and values of her family. She cuts her veins after a cascade of problems. Revolted but silent, Youssef takes refuge at the "Saint George", the adjacent bar he has been a patron forever. He empties his mind after emptying a few bottles of wine. Youssef then runs away from his family to be engulfed by a city he does not recognize anymore.
Cast
- Raouf Ben Amor - Youssef
- Amira Chebli - Aziza
- Helmi Dridi - Amin
- Amel Hedhili - Amal
Screenplay
Themes
Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
family, tunisia, tunisians
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tunis by Night about?
- After more than two decades working for Tunisia national public radio, Youssef is on his way to retirement. Somewhere in the town of Sidi Bouzid, a young man sets himself on fire. Youssef is viciously cut off broadcasting during the last issue of "Tunis by night". As he leaves the radio station, he gets picked up by a police patrol car waiting for him and he spends a few hours in police custody. Amal (his wife) finds refuge again in prayer and the elder brother Amin, tries to put his family's pieces back together as well as he can. Their youngest daughter Aziza lives completely disconnected from the pace and values of her family. She cuts her veins after a cascade of problems. Revolted but silent, Youssef takes refuge at the "Saint George", the adjacent bar he has been a patron forever. He empties his mind after emptying a few bottles of wine. Youssef then runs away from his family to be engulfed by a city he does not recognize anymore.
- Who directed Tunis by Night?
- Tunis by Night was directed by Elyes Baccar.
- Who stars in Tunis by Night?
- Tunis by Night stars Raouf Ben Amor, Amira Chebli, Helmi Dridi, Amel Hedhili.
- What genre is Tunis by Night?
- Tunis by Night is a Drama film.
- What are the themes of Tunis by Night?
- The themes of Tunis by Night include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.