All Doha Tribecca Film Festival 2012 Films
The Tunnel (Damousse)
Arab Short Film Competition - Doha Tribecca Film Festival 2012
Karim Souaki / Short Narrative / Tunisia, Qatar / 2012 / 20 min / Colour / HDCAM / In No Dialogue / (No Subtitles) subtitles / International Premiere
Rated: General Audiences. Suitable for ages 4 and up.
Synopsis
A couple mourn the tragic loss of a child. Isolated in the harsh conditions of the desert landscape, they try to overcome the pain and come to terms with their grief. A story of two solitary quests for reconciliation and survival.
About the Director
Born in Tunis in 1977, Karim Souaki studied cinema at the École des Arts et du Cinéma and made the short documentaries ‘Qui aime la vie?’ (2004) and the award-winning ‘Histoire d’une femme’ (2008). His first full-length film, ‘Silence’ was selected for the Journées Cinématographiques de Carthage in 2008.
Credits
- Director
- Karim Souaki
- Screenwriter
- Karim Souaki
- Producer
- Chawki Knis
- Editor
- Ala Eddine Slim
- Music
- Ahmed Ferchichi
- Cinematographer
- Amine Messadi
- Cast
- Bechir Salhi, Feriel Chammari, Zoubeir Bokri