Sheikh's Watermelons

2018 0h 23m AR

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 2

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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In exchange for a few watermelons he loves so much, an Imam organises emergency funerals. His ex-jihadist assistant suspects a conspiracy... A cutting and witty story.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Halima Boukhris
Karim Charfi
Rami Brahem
Bilel Slim
Ahmed Hafiene

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania
Writers: Kaouther Ben Hania
Languages: Arabic
Countries: France, Tunisia

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RUNTIME

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Tight 23-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Tunisia.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Rémi Dumas shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Halima Boukhris and Karim Charfi and Rami Brahem carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8654718 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kaouther Ben Hania directs. Rémi Dumas cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Tunisia. Dialogue in Arabic.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 23-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 8 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Tunisia.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Editor Rémi Dumas shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Halima Boukhris and Karim Charfi and Rami Brahem carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt8654718 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.