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CURSED BE THE PHOSPHATE

by Sami Tlili

synopsis

On January 5, 2008, a sit-in organised by the 7 young and unemployed in the phosphate mining city of Redeyef sparked a civil disobedience movement which lasted six months. The participants claimed their right to wealth, dignity and justice. Four years later, what remained? Open wounds, wounded souls, broken destinies. More importantly, as this film depicts with eminent grace: pride and dignity.

international title: Cursed Be the Phosphate
original title: Yel'an bu al-Phosphate
country: Tunisia
sales agent: Cinetele Films, L'Ariana
year: 2012
genre: documentary
directed by: Sami Tlili
film run: 78'
screenplay: Sami Tlili
cinematography by: Hazem Berrabah, Hatem Nechi
film editing: Anis Hammami
producer: Dora Bouchoucha, Habib Attia
production: Nomadis Images, Cinetele Films

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