BOB, Caesar’s Messenger
Country: Tunisia
Production: HABTUS Production
Text: Alaeddine Ferchichi, inspired by an Andersen tale “The Conceited Beetle”
Direction: Mohamed Salima
Scenography: Tarek Atrous
Music: Amine Makni
Puppet Design: Maissa Saidi & Tarek Atrous
Puppet Animation: Gaith Naffati – Assala Najar – Wajdi Haddad
Language : Arabic
Duration: 45 minutes
Synopsis:
Bob, a beetle, is constantly insulted and looked down upon by the inhabitants of the stable, despite the essential role he plays in recycling animal waste. This mistreatment reinforces his inferiority complex and drives him to claim that he descends from a pharaonic lineage and is worthy of a gift from the Sun King. He then embarks on a journey to prove it.
Unfortunately, he ends up seriously injuring his friend, the hoof, which forces him to abandon his pride and hinders his growth. Bob begins a new journey to discover his true value and reconcile with himself.
