The Needle · 2023
The Needle (2023) is a Drama film directed by Abdelhamid Bouchnak, starring Fatma Sfar, Bilel Slatnia, Jamel Madani.
Drama
Overview
A Tunisian couple, Dali and Mariem, welcomes their first child, only to discover the baby is intersex, with biological sex characteristics that do not fit typical male or female definitions. Confronted with societal pressure, family expectations, and their own uncertainties, they struggle to navigate the stigma and challenges imposed by rigid gender norms. As they grapple with decisions about identity, acceptance, and the future, the family’s bonds are tested, forcing them to confront deeply ingrained beliefs about gender, society, and parenthood.
Cast
Fatma Sfar, Bilel Slatnia, Jamel Madani, Sabah Bouzouita, Rym Ayed
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What is "The Needle" about?
A Tunisian couple, Dali and Mariem, welcomes their first child, only to discover the baby is intersex, with biological sex characteristics that do not fit typical male or female definitions. Confronted with societal pressure, family expectations, and their own uncertainties, they struggle to navigate the stigma and challenges imposed by rigid gender norms. As they grapple with decisions about identity, acceptance, and the future, the family’s bonds are tested, forcing them to confront deeply ingrained beliefs about gender, society, and parenthood.
When was "The Needle" released?
The Needle was released in 2023.
Who stars in "The Needle"?
The cast includes Fatma Sfar, Bilel Slatnia, Jamel Madani, Sabah Bouzouita.
