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2018102 minPG-13documentary

Subutex

2018102 minPG-13documentary

Two young men in Tunis face violence and drug use while living in an abandoned Hamam, leading to a crisis when one falls seriously ill.

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Nasreddine Shili

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Two young men in Tunis face violence and drug use while living in an abandoned Hamam, leading to a crisis when one falls seriously ill.

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Nasreddine Shilidirector

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Rzouga and Fanta inhabit an abandoned Hamam in Bab Jdid, a district in Tunis, Tunisia. Their lives intertwine through a mix of romance, drugs, and violence. Rzouga shows care for Fanta, but their relationship is marked by significant conflict. When Fanta begins to vomit blood due to hepatitis C, Rzouga contemplates leaving but ultimately decides to stay. The film captures their turbulent existence against the backdrop of a struggling urban environment.

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