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The Man Behind The Microphone

Synopsis

Hedi Jouini is the most popular musical star in Tunisian history, known as the “Frank Sinatra of Tunisia”. His songs continue to inspire revolutionaries and conservatives alike, striking at the heart of the post-colonial social and political upheaval of Tunisia and its continuing search for identity in the wake of the Arab Spring. But why did he keep his fame hidden from his family? What dark secrets did he keep from the nation that worshipped him? ‘The Man Behind the Microphone’ reveals the incredible story behind a man and his music, and o ers fascinating insight into Tunisia’s cultural evolution. The film builds a profound portrait of the godfather of Tunisian music – father to a nation yet not to his family.
Official Selection IDFA 2017 - European premiere
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Details

Year
2017
Type of project
Features
Running time
85 mins
Format
HD
Director
Claire Belhassine 1st Feature
Producer
Claire Belhassine
Executive Producer
Mike Lerner
Editor
Adam Finch, Joby Gee
Director of Photography
Jay Odedra
Sound
Tatiana El-Dahdah
Composer
Piano Interrupted

Genre

Woman Director

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Claire de la Lune Films Ltd

Claire Belhassine

Roast Beef Productions

6 Denmark Street
London
WC2H 8LX

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