Overview

In the rocky desert Algerian border country, Fethi and his fellow villagers eke out a living smuggling goods – mostly petrol – into Tunisia, working at night and paying off the local crime lords. Saad, a film-maker trying to raise money to finish his movie, has worked for a year with Fethi. He lives in his family’s shed, included as part of a loving household as well as their risky business. At the same time he is obviously an outsider: smartly dressed and prepared to talk back to anyone, including the imam. Tough, gritty but also moodily atmospheric, its tension sustained by a tumultuous soundscape, theis remarkable film delves deeply into the complexities of family, friendship and daily survival.

Cast

Salim Kéchiouche, Slimane Dazi, Hanaa Mansour, Idir Benaibouche, Ali Djebara, Mabrouk Faroudji

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What is "Bin U Bin, Elsewhere the Border" about?

In the rocky desert Algerian border country, Fethi and his fellow villagers eke out a living smuggling goods – mostly petrol – into Tunisia, working at night and paying off the local crime lords. Saad, a film-maker trying to raise money to finish his movie, has worked for a year with Fethi. He lives in his family’s shed, included as part of a loving household as well as their risky business. At the same time he is obviously an outsider: smartly dressed and prepared to talk back to anyone, including the imam. Tough, gritty but also moodily atmospheric, its tension sustained by a tumultuous soundscape, theis remarkable film delves deeply into the complexities of family, friendship and daily survival.

When was "Bin U Bin, Elsewhere the Border" released?

Bin U Bin, Elsewhere the Border was released in 2024.

Who stars in "Bin U Bin, Elsewhere the Border"?

The cast includes Salim Kéchiouche, Slimane Dazi, Hanaa Mansour, Idir Benaibouche.