THE DISQUALIFIED
by Hamza Ouni
synopsis
Hailing from Mohammedia, Tunisia, the film documents twelve years in the life of Mehrez. A gifted dancer and actor, but also irresistibly addicted to gambling and horse races, he struggles on a daily basis with himself and the bewildering contradictions of his country. In his unstoppable quest for truthful emotions, Mehrez defies all rules.
international title: | The Disqualified |
original title: | El Medestansi |
country: | Tunisia, France, Qatar |
year: | 2020 |
genre: | documentary |
directed by: | Hamza Ouni |
film run: | 114' |
screenplay: | Hamza Ouni, Cécile Vargaftig |
producer: | Stéphane Jourdain, Ahmed Kéfi, Erige Sehiri |
production: | La Huit Production, Henia Production (TN), Rhesus Monkey Film (TN) |