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Bobby

Mohaq - ages 8+ - Ajyal Youth Film Festival 2014

Mehdi Mokhtar Barsaoui / Short Narrative / Tunisia / 2013 / 18 min / Colour / DCP / In Arabic / English subtitles / Qatar Premiere
Rated: Parental guidance is advised. Some material may be inappropriate for young children.

Synopsis

Bobby is the cutest dog ever so when he and eight-year-old Farès cross paths, the two immediately become inseparable. When the boy takes Bobby home, however, his father strenuously objects, saying dogs are impure. With his mother’s complicit cooperation, Farès sneaks time with his beloved pet, but trouble is brewing. A heartfelt tale of compassion, forgiveness and friendship.

About the Director

Mehdi M. Barsaoui graduated with Major in 2006 in Film-Editing in ISAMM school in Tunis then he gets specialization in DAMS at the University of Bologna. His first short “A MA PLACE” was selected in several internationals films festivals. Bobby is his second short.

Credits

Director
Mehdi Mokhtar Barsaoui
Screenwriter
Mehdi Mokhtar Barsaoui
Producer
Habib Attia
Editor
Pascale Chavance, Mehdi Mokhtar Barsaoui
Music
Kais Sellami
Cinematographer
Hazem Berrebah
Sales Company
Cinetelefilms
Production Company
Cinetelefilms
Cast
Ale Eddine Ben Hamza, Boule, Jamel Sassi, Chekra Rammeh

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