Title: The Wisdom of a Book
Country: Tunisia
Production: Nissan Production
Text, Dramaturgy, Scenography, and Direction: Amal Béjaoui
Music: Samir Ben Fraj
Performance : Aman Allah Toukebri, Safia Trabelsi, Iheb Mrad, Amal Béjaoui
Language : Modern Standard Arabic
Duration : 45 minutes
Synopsis
On the side of a road, Ahd and Waad—two street vendors—find themselves in conflict when the girl accuses the boy of theft after losing her purse. Suddenly, a mysterious voice invites them to embark on a journey through the pages of a book.
Meanwhile, in a small village, four friends prepare to celebrate spring. When a piggy bank filled with donations disappears, the mischievous cat KATKOUT is quickly accused, sowing suspicion among the group.
Through this intertwined story, Ahd and Waad discover the value of truth, the need to overcome hasty judgments, and the importance of mutual trust. A tale that bridges fiction and reality to convey essential values.
