Harka
Synopsis
Ali is a young Tunisian who dreams of a better life and ekes out a lonely existence selling contraband oil on the black market. When his father dies, he is forced to care for his two younger sisters who have been left to their own devices in a house from which they will soon be evicted. As he wrestles with the sudden weight of responsibility and the injustices he faces, anger and indignation stir within Ali – that of a generation still fighting to be heard more than a decade after the revolution…
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-18
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Adam Bessa
Ali Hamdi
Najib Allagui
Omar
Salima Maatoug
Alyssa Hamdi
Ikbal Harbi
Sarra Hamdi
Khaled Brahem
Skander Hamdi
Hsouna Heni
Petrol distributor
Jamel Madani
Homeless man
Mohamed Ouni
Bar owner
Elyes Riahi
German emigrant
Mohamed Nsibi
Bar customer
Khaled Barsaoui
Contra driver
Moez Hannachi
Imam
Yahya Faidi
Security agent
Arij Sebai
The girl
Monji Ben Said
Father of the girl
Boulbeba Hedili
Official 1
Anoir Nasr
Official 2
Islem Ben Mlouka
Employment clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 4, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lotfy Nathan
- Screenplay & Story
- Lotfy Nathan
- Original Score
- Eli Keszler
- Original Title
- Harka
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Wrong Men, Anonymous Content, Cinenovo, Detailfilm, Spacemaker Productions, Kodiak Pictures, Beachside Films, Tarantula, Cinétéléfilms, MacPac Entertainment, Red Sea Fund, ZDF, Film Constellation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lotfy Nathan
Lotfy Nathan
Eli Keszler
Maximilian Pittner
Thomas Niles, Sophie Corra
Lotfy Nathan, Michael B. Clark, Maurice Fadida, Eugene Kotlyarenko, Riccardo Maddalosso
Department Leadership Roster
Lotfy Nathan
Director
Lotfy Nathan
Producer
Lotfy Nathan
Writer
Maximilian Pittner
Director of Photography
Thomas Niles
Editor
Sophie Corra
Editor
Maurice Fadida
Producer
Eugene Kotlyarenko
Producer
Riccardo Maddalosso
Producer
Tariq Merhab
Producer
Nicole Romano
Producer
Julie Viez
Producer
Alex Hughes
Producer
Eli Keszler
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harka
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What is Harka about?
Ali is a young Tunisian who dreams of a better life and ekes out a lonely existence selling contraband oil on the black market. When his father dies, he is forced to care for his two younger sisters who have been left to their own devices in a house from which they will soon be evicted. As he wrestles with the sudden weight of responsibility and the injustices he faces, anger and indignation stir within Ali – that of a generation still fighting to be heard more than a decade after the revolution…
Who directed Harka?
Harka was directed by Lotfy Nathan.
Who stars in Harka?
The principal cast of Harka includes Adam Bessa, Najib Allagui, Salima Maatoug, Ikbal Harbi, Khaled Brahem.
When was Harka released and how long is it?
Harka was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Harka?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harka was composed by Eli Keszler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harka?
Harka holds official age classifications: FR: TP.