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
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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