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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Convinced of the essential role of theatre in psychological and social rehabilitation, the Carthage Theatre Days reaffirm their commitment to the \u201cTheatre of Freedom\u201d programme. This section features creations produced within penitentiary institutions and rehabilitation centres, in collaboration with the General Administration of Prisons and Rehabilitation.
\nIts aim is to offer inmates and residents of these centres the opportunity to present their work to the Carthage Theatre Days audience, providing them with a space for artistic and personal expression while supporting their path toward social reintegration.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Participation of the General Committee for Prisons and Rehabilitation<\/strong><\/p>\n

1) Title: Container<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Production:<\/strong> Manouba Women\u2019s Prison
\nText, Direction & <\/strong>Scenography<\/strong> :<\/strong> Rabeb Bouzidi
\nScenery & Sound Design:<\/strong> Wafa Ayari, Olfa Ouahabi
\nDuration:<\/strong> 40 minutes<\/p>\n

A tragic dance-theatre piece addressing global social issues. The story follows extraterrestrial beings who land on Earth, only to confront a brutal reality marked by violence, addiction, and human decay.<\/p>\n

2) Title: Awaj<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Production:<\/strong> Houareb Prison
\nText & Direction:<\/strong> Houssem Gharbi
\nDuration:<\/strong> 55 minutes<\/p>\n

A satirical drama blending comedy and social critique. The play portrays a Tunisian civil servant facing economic, cultural, and social struggles in his daily life. The performance also touches on the Palestinian cause, accompanied by live music from the Club of Popular Arts.<\/p>\n

3) Title: El Frip (The thrift shop)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Production:<\/strong> Mahdia Civil Prison
\nText & Direction:<\/strong> Najib Marwani
\nPerformance:<\/strong> Amin Rajeh
\nDuration:<\/strong> 45 minutes<\/p>\n

A social drama set in a thrift shop. Through characters from different social backgrounds, the play explores everyday struggles and societal problems reflected in this bustling and symbolic marketplace.<\/p>\n

4) Title: Ganser<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Production:<\/strong> Borj Amri Civil Prison
\nText & Direction:<\/strong> Mohamed Ali Jaouadi , Mahdi Aouadi
\nDuration:<\/strong> 30 minutes<\/p>\n

Based on the Ganser Syndrome, a psychological disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts, unrealistic perceptions, and emotional turmoil. The play follows a character haunted by dreams and nightmares, engaging in a dialogue with his inner doubles\u2026a battle between consciousness and the subconscious.<\/p>\n

5) Title: A Glimmer of Hope<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Production:<\/strong> Mornaguia Civil Prison
\nSupervision:<\/strong> Nizar Ben Ismail, Yassine Hadadai, Zied Jebali, Chafik Fatnassi
\nText & Direction:<\/strong> Detainees\u2019 Collective
\nDuration:<\/strong> 37 minutes<\/p>\n

A social drama portraying the consequences of drug use and the resulting breakdown of social bonds within communities.<\/p>\n

6) Title: Moula El Bach<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Production:<\/strong> Nadhour Civil Prison
\nSupervision:<\/strong> Hamza Snani
\nDuration:<\/strong> 55 minutes<\/p>\n

A monodrama depicting the suffering of a former prisoner who faces discrimination and stigma after his release, struggling to find a place back in society.<\/p>\n

7) Title: Moments<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Production:<\/strong> Siliana Civil Prison
\nText & Direction:<\/strong> Fathi Ben Omor
\nSupervision:<\/strong> Ali Yassine Zaidi
\nDuration:<\/strong> 20 minutes<\/p>\n

A family drama where the absence of a mother plunges a father and his children, one of whom is disabled, into tension, despair, and emotional chaos. Thus begins their story.<\/p>\n

8) Title: Pride<\/em> (Nakhwa<\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Production:<\/strong> Sfax Civil Prison
\nSupervision:<\/strong> Amara Hamadi
\nDuration:<\/strong> 40 minutes<\/p>\n

The play imagines a society transitioning from materialism, greed, and financial dominance toward a moral-based system. In \u201cNakhwa,\u201d a symbolic land between the Nile and the Euphrates, human transactions are governed by honesty, altruism, and the defense of the weak.<\/p>\n

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9) Title: We will be back<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Production:<\/strong> K\u00e9bili Civil Prison
\nText & Direction:<\/strong> Abdelghani Amara
\nDuration:<\/strong> 35 minutes<\/p>\n

A family drama illustrating the devastating impact of drug addiction on a member of a modest household trying to improve its living conditions.<\/p>\n

10) Title: The Barrier of Reason<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Production:<\/strong> Borj Roumi Civil Prison
\nText & Direction:<\/strong> Detainees\u2019 Collective
\nArtistic & Logistics Supervision:<\/strong> Haroun Slama, Mahdi Ben Hamid, Ali Bourguida, Mohamed Bejaoui
\nDuration:<\/strong> 37 minutes<\/p>\n

The play is built around the trial of Galileo\u2014an allegory of reason and free thought. Parallel to this trial, four characters meet in an undefined space seeking solutions to humanity\u2019s contemporary crises. Artificial intelligence is introduced as both a promise and a threat, oscillating between progress and dehumanization.<\/p>\n

11) Title: The Spider<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Production:<\/strong> Gafsa Civil Prison
\nText & Direction:<\/strong> Lassad Hamda
\nDuration:<\/strong> 30 minutes<\/p>\n

A social drama tackling the themes of alternative medicine and witchcraft.<\/p>\n

12) Title: Judgments<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Production:<\/strong> Sers Civil Prison
\nText & Direction:<\/strong> Detainees\u2019 Collective
\nSupervision:<\/strong> Anouar Ouadia, Isma\u00efel Abidi<\/p>\n

A social drama addressing deviance and drug addiction.<\/p>\n

13) Title: Leila and the Wolf<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Production:<\/strong> M\u2019Ghira Rehabilitation Center for Girls
\nText & Direction:<\/strong> Saoussen Ben Rhouma
\nDuration:<\/strong> 20 minutes<\/p>\n

A contemporary take on social issues related to social media with both its benefits and dangers.<\/p>\n

14) Title: Secret Evening<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Production:<\/strong> Sidi Hani Rehabilitation Center for Boys
\nText & Direction:<\/strong> Khouloud Methnani
\nDuration:<\/strong> 30 minutes<\/p>\n

Three teenagers sink into delinquency. During one of their secret hangouts, they encounter a mysterious figure who leads them through extraordinary experiences that change their lives.<\/p>\n

15) Title: Ouled Arouch<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Production:<\/strong> Souk Jedid Rehabilitation Center for Boys
\nText, Direction & <\/strong>Scenography<\/strong>:<\/strong> Mahmoud Ghabri
\nCoordination:<\/strong> Nizar Hani
\nDuration:<\/strong> 30 minutes<\/p>\n

A symbolic play reflecting on family names, heritage, and the central value of loving one\u2019s homeland and being willing to sacrifice for it.<\/p>\n

16) Title: A Life With no Belief<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Production:<\/strong> Mourouj Rehabilitation Center for Boys
\nText & Direction:<\/strong> Khaled Amdouni, Seiffedine Ouslati
\nMusic:<\/strong> Aymen Belhaj Salem
\nDuration:<\/strong> 30 minutes<\/p>\n

An exploration of addiction in all its forms, depicting the struggle between a life rooted in work, ambition, and true happiness, and another built on false, addictive illusions that destroy the individual.<\/p>\n

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