Salma (2014)
After the accidental death of her taxi-driver husband, Salma decides to become master of her own life by taking over his taxi. She comes up against the Kafkaesque procedures of Tunisian bureaucracy and the offhandedness of the insurance industry, but refuses to let go and is not intimidated by anything. With quiet determination, she also faces the conservatism of her in-laws who, under the pretext of morality, continue to dictate the way she should behave. In order to create a better future for her daughter but also for herself, Salma is locked in a daily struggle with the world around her.
Director: Mohamed Ben Attia
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: February 3, 2014
Cast
- Nejma Zghidi - Salma
- Asma Fallah - Syrine
- Rafia Belhout - The Mother-in-law
Screenplay
Editing: Selma Zghidi
Production: Nomadis Images, Propaganda Productions
Country: Tunisia
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Mohamed Ben Attia
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Salma about?
- After the accidental death of her taxi-driver husband, Salma decides to become master of her own life by taking over his taxi. She comes up against the Kafkaesque procedures of Tunisian bureaucracy and the offhandedness of the insurance industry, but refuses to let go and is not intimidated by anything. With quiet determination, she also faces the conservatism of her in-laws who, under the pretext of morality, continue to dictate the way she should behave. In order to create a better future for her daughter but also for herself, Salma is locked in a daily struggle with the world around her.
- Who directed Salma?
- Salma was directed by Mohamed Ben Attia.
- Who stars in Salma?
- Salma stars Nejma Zghidi, Asma Fallah, Rafia Belhout.
- How long is Salma?
- Salma has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is Salma?
- Salma is a Drama film.
- Where was Salma produced?
- Salma was produced in Tunisia.