Official competition documentaries

EL GORT : TUNISIA (2013)

Documentary - 77 minutes

Awards and prizes: Best Arab Director Award FIPRESCI , Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2013,Best Documentary Film 3ème Rencontre des Réalisateurs Tunisiens 2014

Director: Hamza Ouni

Screenplay: Hamza Ouni

Cinematography: Mohamed Hakim Boujomaa / Nachi Hatem

Editor: Najwa Khechimi

Sound: Hassen Najar

Email : hamza_cine@yahoo.fr

Cast: Khaireddine Hajri, Mohamed Aguerbi

Synopsis

Two young Tunisians struggle to survive by working in the hay trade. With no alternative other than unemployment or exploitation, their dreams of a carefree youth quickly turn to despair. A film with wild energy that leaves a bitter taste while making a sharp statement on Tunisia today.

Director's biography


Hamza Ouni, a Tunisian film director, graduated in film studies at the IMC then continued his training at EDAC, where he specialized in writing and filmmaking. He took part in many screenwriting workshops with filmmakers of different nationalities.

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