Mohamed, a steelworker shattered by the death of his friend in a tragic accident, lives with a piece of rusted metal lodged in his head. As the rust spreads through his body, he rises against corruption, becoming a symbol of resistance and sacrifice.
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Ghanem Zrelli
Known for
Beauty and the Dogs
Maram Ben Aziza
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Lylet Shak
Eli Lik Lik
Slim Baccar
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Where the Wind Comes From
Streams
Younes Ferhi
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As I Open My Eyes
Mohamed Kolsi
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In Three Layers of Darkness
The Devil's Seed
Mourad Gharsalli
Known for
Beauty and the Dogs
As I Open My Eyes
Mehdi Hmili Director · Amélie Legrand Composer Farouk Laaridh Cinematographer
First release August 11, 2025 · Produced in Tunisia, Luxembourg, France, Qatar, Saudi Arabia · Production Tarantula, Volte Films
Production
Yol Film House
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Tarantula
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Volte Films
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DFI
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Red Sea Film Foundation
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Tunisia · Luxembourg · France · Qatar · Saudi Arabia
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Original title
اغتراب
Original language
Arabic
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Arabic
Release dates
Switzerland · August 11, 2025
Premiere · Locarno Film Festival
No release date listed for United States.
Egypt
November 19, 2025 · Premiere · Cairo International Film Festival
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