The Shadow of the Earth

Synopsis

Rich in environmental mood and ethnic color, this human drama chronicles the lives and rituals of a nomadic Berber tribe in the southern Tunisian desert, especially focusing on a son about to inherit the full mantle of leadership. When he sees that their sheep are threatened with a possibly devastating illness, the precarious nature of the group's existence is brought home to him and he leaves to gain a livelihood and knowledge in the city. Once he gets back, bringing money and presents, it first appears that the group will be assured of a better future because of his enterprising outreach. Yet military and governmental officials arrive on the scene to take a census and the young man is conscripted, against his will.

Main Cast

Despina Tomazani

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Hélène Catzaras

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Mouna Noureddine

Age : 87 | Popularity : 3%

Rached Khémis

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Editing	Editor	Moufida Tlatli
Camera	Director of Photography	Ramón F. Suárez
Directing	Director	Taïeb Louhichi
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