Cursed Be the Phosphate

Cursed Be the Phosphate 2012 Directed by Sami Tlili يلعن بو الفسفاط

In 2008, residents of Redeyef, a Tunisian city heavily reliant on phosphate production, rose against state corruption and the dire, unhealthy, and perilous conditions of their existence. This revolt marked the first significant protest movement against Ben Ali’s oppressive regime and its police state despite facing brutality and tyranny in response. While not a complete success, it ignited a spark of resistance among the Tunisian people, awakening them to the deteriorating levels of freedom. This uprising paved the way for the 2011 revolution and the Arab Spring.

Country France

Language Arabic

Spoken Language Arabic

Gnere Documentary

Release Date 19 April 2012

82 mins