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Man of Ashes
Original Title
Rih Essed- Director: Nouri Bouzid
- Writer: Nouri Bouzid
CGiii Comment
It seems that much is lost in translation - in both the language and the culture - which is a great shame...but, alas, unavoidable.
This is a critical exploration into male identity in Arab society and for that fact alone makes it interesting to watch.
It is a slow reflective piece that is reliant on character development - much is left unsaid...but, obviously, thought.
It's a window into another time and world - one that is very rarely seen by western audiences - so, do yourself a favour - it's educational to say the least.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
In the ensuing days before his wedding bridegroom Hachemi faces both the anxieties of the future and the shadows of the past. His best friend, Farfat, is the topic of street graffiti and local gossip, which calls his manhood into question. This ripples out to affect Hachemi for, unbeknownst to anyone, as apprenticed youths they were molested by Ameur, the local carpenter. Farfat is banished from his father's home and the shared secret between the two friends threatens to undo more than just the wedding, but their very lives.
Cast & Characters
Khadija Abaoub;
Sarra Abdelhadi;
Mustapha Adouani as Ameur;
Khaled Akrout;
Yacoub Bchiri as Levy;
Habib Belhadi;
Mahmoud Belhassen;
Noureddine Ben Ayed;
Souad Ben Sliman;
Fathia Chaabane;
Wassila Chaouki as Sejra;
Hamadi Dekhil;
Jamila Dhrif;
Mohamed Dhrif as Azaiez;
Habiba Gargouri