Tunisia, before the revolution. A man on a motorbike, razor blade in hand, prowls the streets of Tunis slashing women's buttocks. They call him The Challat, aka "The Blade", and the mere mention of his name provokes fascination and terror. Is he a lone criminal, an urban legend, or could he be the creation of a political group or religious fanatics? 10 years later, in the aftermath of the Arab Spring, a stubborn young female director sets out on an investigation to unravel the mystery and discover the true Challat of Tunis.
Support
CHF 20'000 for postproduction fiction
Festivals and Awards
Cannes 2014, section Acid Programme
Beirut 2014: Best Documentary and Best Director Documentary
Namur 2014: Bayard d'Or for Best first fiction film
Amiens 2014: FIPRESCI Award
Rome 2014: Special Mention of the Jury + Award of the Students, Med Film Festival
Brussels 2014: Special Jury Award, Mediterranean Cinema Festival
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Distribution Switzerland
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