Cursed Be the Phosphate
يلعن بو الفسفاط
Synopsis
In 2008, residents of Redeyef, a Tunisian city heavily reliant on phosphate production, rose against state corruption and the dire, unhealthy, and perilous conditions of their existence. This revolt marked the first significant protest movement against Ben Ali’s oppressive regime and its police state despite facing brutality and tyranny in response. While not a complete success, it ignited a spark of resistance among the Tunisian people, awakening them to the deteriorating levels of freedom. This uprising paved the way for the 2011 revolution and the Arab Spring.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sami Tlili
- Screenplay & Story
- Sami Tlili
- Original Score
- Mariem Labidi, Rabiaa Bouhrizi
- Original Title
- يلعن بو الفسفاط
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sami Tlili
Sami Tlili
Mariem Labidi, Rabiaa Bouhrizi
Achraf Amri, Anis Hammami
Dora Bouchoucha, Habib Attia, Lina Chaabane Menzli
Department Leadership Roster
Sami Tlili
Director
Dora Bouchoucha
Producer
Habib Attia
Producer
Sami Tlili
Writer
Achraf Amri
Editor
Anis Hammami
Editor
More Like Cursed Be the Phosphate
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cursed Be the Phosphate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cursed Be the Phosphate about?
In 2008, residents of Redeyef, a Tunisian city heavily reliant on phosphate production, rose against state corruption and the dire, unhealthy, and perilous conditions of their existence. This revolt marked the first significant protest movement against Ben Ali’s oppressive regime and its police state despite facing brutality and tyranny in response. While not a complete success, it ignited a spark of resistance among the Tunisian people, awakening them to the deteriorating levels of freedom. This uprising paved the way for the 2011 revolution and the Arab Spring.
Who directed Cursed Be the Phosphate?
Cursed Be the Phosphate was directed by Sami Tlili.
Who stars in Cursed Be the Phosphate?
The principal cast of Cursed Be the Phosphate includes Not specified.
When was Cursed Be the Phosphate released and how long is it?
Cursed Be the Phosphate was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Cursed Be the Phosphate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cursed Be the Phosphate was composed by Mariem Labidi, Rabiaa Bouhrizi.