Chouf

October 5th 2016
Poster
Chouf means “look” in Arabic. It’s the name given to lookouts for Marseille’s drug networks. Sofiane, a 20-year-old brilliant student, joins his neighborhood’s drug business after his brother, a local kingpin, is killed before his eyes. To find his brother’s killers and avenge his death, Sofiane is willing to do anything. He abandons his family and studies and quickly rises through the ranks. Caught up in violence that is beyond his control, Sofiane discovers the truth and must make choices.

Production

Tessalit Productions & Mirak Films

Distribution

Pyramide Films

International sales

Doc & Film International

Award(s)

2016
Cannes film festival
– Official Selection – Special Screening

Journées cinématographiques de Carthage
– Best Actor Award for Foued Nabba
– Best Music Award