This film is a cinematic exploration of secularism in the Muslim country of Tunisia before and after the deposition of dictator Ben Ali. Made by at the height of the 2010-2011 revolutions in North Africa, the film has proven so controversial that it has made the director a target of extremist death threats. Officially, Tunisia is not an Islamic nation. But over and over, [director] El Fani meets Tunisians who mistakenly believe that it is illegal to serve alcohol to Arabs, break the fast during Ramadan, or practice a religion other than Islam. In these encounters, she sees troubling signs that Tunisia may be becoming less tolerant of non-Islamic beliefs. This film documents Tunisians resisting religious ideology and fighting for a secular state in their everyday lives.

Icarus Films Collection

Tunisia -- History -- Demonstrations, 2010-, Tunisia -- Politics and government -- 21st century., Freedom of speech -- Tunisia -- Religious aspects -- Islam., Islam and secularism -- Tunisia., Islam and politics -- Tunisia., Islamic fundamentalism -- Tunisia.

Kodsi, David (Producer), Vasak, Jan (Producer), El Fani, Nadia (Producer), El Fani, Nadia (Director), Icarus Films (Distributor), Z'Yeux Noirs Movies (Firm), Link's Productions (Firm), Ventes Internationales (Firm)

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English

Higher education

Name	Icarus Films
Role	Distributor
Telephone	1-718-488-8900
Address	32 Court St, 21st Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Email	[email protected]

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