Since childhood, Qays and Layla have been in love. Qays, being a poet, publicly sings of his love, crying it out joyously far and wide - just the sort of public proclamation which was strictly condemned at the time. Distraught yet fearless, Qays stubbornly proclaims with all the more vigor his love for Layla, who remains entrapped by her own clan.
The return of an exiled man, tormented by his past, a lover and a militant. The director, returns to bring up the spirit of The Opera Didon and Aeneas of Purceil that he had to abandon 25 years ago. It is also a chronicle of the daily life and place of the new opera, Sidi Bou Said, after the Tunisian revolution.
L'Enfant du Soleil is a gripping drama that tells the story of a child who possesses a special connection with the sun. Raised by a loving family, the child's extraordinary powers and their impact on the world around them become the center of attention and controversy. As the child grows up, they face numerous challenges and have to navigate the complexities of their unique existence. This heartfelt movie explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the power of love.
Dance of the Wind follows the story of a talented dancer, Mallika, who embarks on a mission to discover her true identity and purpose. Through a series of mystical encounters and challenges, she explores the depths of her soul and uncovers her hidden potential. Along the way, Mallika encounters magical creatures, faces her deepest fears, and learns the power of self-belief and determination. This heartwarming tale of self-discovery and personal growth is beautifully presented through captivating visuals and mesmerizing dance sequences.
Rich in environmental mood and ethnic color, this human drama chronicles the lives and rituals of a nomadic Berber tribe in the southern Tunisian desert, especially focusing on a son about to inherit the full mantle of leadership. When he sees that their sheep are threatened with a possibly devastating illness, the precarious nature of the group's existence is brought home to him and he leaves to gain a livelihood and knowledge in the city. Once he gets back, bringing money and presents, it first appears that the group will be assured of a better future because of his enterprising outreach. Yet military and governmental officials arrive on the scene to take a census and the young man is conscripted, against his will.
Five young men aged about twenty form a tight group of friends. So there is a major panic when one of them, Nabil, dies during a quarrel that gets out of hand. The friends clear away the body and decide to keep silent to the outside world about what happened, but their friendship is tested to the utmost. Then they meet Pierrot and Madonna, two loners who have just met and, as a result of a joke played by the group, get married to each other.
Major figure in African fashion, Oumou Sy's designs have been showcased and appreciated in Africa and the West. Talented as a stylist, this dynamic artist is a household name in African Haute Couture and masterminded the set costumes of many African contemporary and period pieces, including films by Cheik Oumar Sissoko and 'Hyena' by Djibril Diop Mambéty.
Directed by Taieb Louhichi.
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