The Scarecrows (2019)
In late 2013, Zina and Djo, both in their twenties, come back to Tunisia from the Syrian front where they were sequestrated and raped. Zina was separated from her two-month-old child and Djo finds out she's pregnant and plunges into mutism and expresses her Syrian horror only in the novel she is writing. Tunisian lawyer, Nadia and Dora, a humanitarian doctor, assist them in their hard and lengthy reconstruction; impeded by the violence of their close circles, the harsh view on the social networks and their angst. Nadia, also Driss' lawyer, a 21-year-old persecuted homosexual who's been banned from all school establishments, asks him to help Zina in the hopes that their stirring meeting will allow them to open their black boxes, to assume themselves and stand up to the unjust society.
Cast
- Nour Hajri - Zina
- Afef Ben Mahmoud - Nadia
- Sondos Belhassen - Saida, Zina's Mother
- Joumène Limam - Djo
- Mehdi Hajri - Driss
- Fatima Ben Saïdane - Dorra
- Noomen Hamda - Kamel, Zina's Father
- Ghanem Zrelli - Salmene
Screenplay
- Nouri Bouzid (Screenplay)
Trailer
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- What is The Scarecrows about?
- In late 2013, Zina and Djo, both in their twenties, come back to Tunisia from the Syrian front where they were sequestrated and raped. Zina was separated from her two-month-old child and Djo finds out she's pregnant and plunges into mutism and expresses her Syrian horror only in the novel she is writing. Tunisian lawyer, Nadia and Dora, a humanitarian doctor, assist them in their hard and lengthy reconstruction; impeded by the violence of their close circles, the harsh view on the social networks and their angst. Nadia, also Driss' lawyer, a 21-year-old persecuted homosexual who's been banned from all school establishments, asks him to help Zina in the hopes that their stirring meeting will allow them to open their black boxes, to assume themselves and stand up to the unjust society.
- Who directed The Scarecrows?
- The Scarecrows was directed by Nouri Bouzid.
- Who stars in The Scarecrows?
- The Scarecrows stars Nour Hajri, Afef Ben Mahmoud, Sondos Belhassen, Joumène Limam, Mehdi Hajri, Fatima Ben Saïdane.
- How long is The Scarecrows?
- The Scarecrows has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Scarecrows?
- The Scarecrows is a Drama film.
- Where was The Scarecrows produced?
- The Scarecrows was produced in Luxembourg, Morocco, Tunisia.