Ala is a lecturer of arabic literature, he is keen of poetry. Through "Epitre du pardon" ("The Epistle of Mercy"), written 1000 years ago by poet El Mâari, he makes a production in a pub. Under the influence of drink, he gets the waitress involved, he recites some part of the book, simulates the poet entering paradise… In his alcoholic mania, the boss of the pub becomes the devil. What a huge debate!

Tunisia, 2008, Short, drama, Color - 13'

Réalisation / Direction : Mourad Ben Cheikh
Scénario/Script : Mourad ben Cheikh
Images/Pictures : Sofiane El Fani
Son/Sound : Moshen Frigi
Montage/Editing : Mourad Ben Cheikh
Interprètes/Actors : Ahmed Hefiane, Slah Msaddek, Soudes Belhassn
Durée/Length : 13 mn
Format : 35 mm

Production & Distribution : CINETELEFILMS