Sun of the Hyenas
Soleil des hyènes
Synopsis
In a small, self-sufficient Tunisian fishing village, German developers set up a hotel infrastructure, with the complicity of local councillors. The lives of the villagers are turned upside down.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ridha Behi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ridha Behi
- Original Score
- Nicola Piovani
- Original Title
- Soleil des hyènes
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Tunisia
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ridha Behi
Ridha Behi
Nicola Piovani
Theo van de Sande
Willem Thijssen
Department Leadership Roster
Ridha Behi
Director
Ridha Behi
Writer
Nicola Piovani
Original Music Composer
Theo van de Sande
Director of Photography
Willem Thijssen
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sun of the Hyenas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sun of the Hyenas about?
In a small, self-sufficient Tunisian fishing village, German developers set up a hotel infrastructure, with the complicity of local councillors. The lives of the villagers are turned upside down.
Who directed Sun of the Hyenas?
Sun of the Hyenas was directed by Ridha Behi.
Who stars in Sun of the Hyenas?
The principal cast of Sun of the Hyenas includes Salah Benmoussa, Hélène Catzaras, Tewfik Guiga, Doghmi Larbi, Mahmoud Moursy.
When was Sun of the Hyenas released and how long is it?
Sun of the Hyenas was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Sun of the Hyenas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sun of the Hyenas was composed by Nicola Piovani.