The Art of Mezoued (2009)

The Art of Mezoued (2009) poster

"The Art of Mezoued" tells the story of the life and work of the leading figures of the Tunisian Mezoued (popular song based on the bagpipes). It portrays its pioneers and its living actors, between consecrated stars, fallen stars and rising celebrities: Salah Farzit, Mostapha Gattel Essid, Hédi Donia, Abdelkarim Benzarti and Achraf.The film relates through interviews, testimonies and live concerts in wedding parties and in various places (cafes, cabarets, party room ... ), the dense, eventful and controversial history of the Tunisian popular song Mezoued, its rise and its crises, its musical components and its themes, its territories of deprivation and popular plebiscite, its official exclusion (until 1990) and its phenomenal success carried by popular musicians, with the appearance of "bad boys" and singular talent and by cult songs, sometimes deviant, sometimes protesting or simply funny, saucy and festive.

Director: Sonia Chamkhi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Production: Moustaches, La Fédération Tunisienne des Ciné-Clubs
Country: Tunisia
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Sonia Chamkhi
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Art of Mezoued about?
"The Art of Mezoued" tells the story of the life and work of the leading figures of the Tunisian Mezoued (popular song based on the bagpipes). It portrays its pioneers and its living actors, between consecrated stars, fallen stars and rising celebrities: Salah Farzit, Mostapha Gattel Essid, Hédi Donia, Abdelkarim Benzarti and Achraf.The film relates through interviews, testimonies and live concerts in wedding parties and in various places (cafes, cabarets, party room ... ), the dense, eventful and controversial history of the Tunisian popular song Mezoued, its rise and its crises, its musical components and its themes, its territories of deprivation and popular plebiscite, its official exclusion (until 1990) and its phenomenal success carried by popular musicians, with the appearance of "bad boys" and singular talent and by cult songs, sometimes deviant, sometimes protesting or simply funny, saucy and festive.
Who directed The Art of Mezoued?
The Art of Mezoued was directed by Sonia Chamkhi.
Who stars in The Art of Mezoued?
The Art of Mezoued stars Salah Farzit, Hedi Donia, Mostapha Gattel Essid, Abdelkarim Benzarti.
How long is The Art of Mezoued?
The Art of Mezoued has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The Art of Mezoued?
The Art of Mezoued is a Documentary film.
Where was The Art of Mezoued produced?
The Art of Mezoued was produced in Tunisia.