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"Bezness" takes place in one of Tunisia's beautiful coastline tourist cities. it tells the contemporary story of a young man trapped between Arab tradition and prostitution. Through this young man who dreams of escape, the Director, Nouri Bouzid, criticizes both the restrictions assoc...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Bouzid, Nouri (Director)
Format: Video
Language:Arabic
French
Language Notes:In Arabic and French with English subtitles.
Published: New York, NY : ArtMattan Productions, 1992.
Subjects:
Male prostitutes > Tunisia > Drama.
Civilization, Arab > French influences > Drama.
Tunisia > Social conditions > 1987- > Drama.
Civilization, Arab > French influences.
Male prostitutes.
Social conditions.
Tunisia.
Since 1987
Drama.
Feature films.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:"Bezness" takes place in one of Tunisia's beautiful coastline tourist cities. it tells the contemporary story of a young man trapped between Arab tradition and prostitution. Through this young man who dreams of escape, the Director, Nouri Bouzid, criticizes both the restrictions associated with what he calls "the hypocrisy of Islam" and the European ruling on Arab society.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed July 22, 2016).
Physical Description:1 online resource (108 min.)
Playing Time:01:47:43
Awards:Won 1992, Namur International Festival of French-Speaking Film Golden Bayard, Best Actor (Meilleur Comédien)