UNDER THE FIG TREES
- 92 min
- Tunisia, France
- Relations
- 3 Screenings
This hearty feature debut follows a group of young Tunisian people who are picked up in a truck at dawn and taken to an orchard where they harvest figs. As they work, they engage in conversations about their lives and relationships. The working day is characterised by small talk, flirting, jealousy, friendship and laughter.
Read moreUnder the Fig Trees gives a close and intimate account of the life of the Tunisian working class, with interactions between the characters pointing to rich emotional lives and organic relationships.
The film creates an authentic narrative about the transition to adulthood, with a socially critical look at gender roles and class divisions, all taking place among the trees.
Screenings
| Tuesday 07. march 16.00 | 16.00 |
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| Friday 10. march 08.30 | 08.30 |
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| Sunday 12. march 17.00 | 17.00 |
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Information
| Original title | Taht alshajra | |
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| Director | Erige SEHIRI | |
| Year | 2022 | |
| Length | 92 min | |
| Country | Tunisia, France | |
| Language | Arabic | |
| Subtitles | English | |
| Cast | Abdelhak MRABTI, Fedi BEN ACHOUR, Gaith MENDASSI |
