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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)

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