The movie
Red Path
Inspired by true events and deeply rooted in harsh social reality, Red Path takes the viewer on a dreamlike journey through the troubled psyche of a child and his incredible ability to overcome trauma.
Length: 97 min
Country: Tunesië
Language spoken: Arabisch
Language subtitles: Nederlands
Cast: Eya Bouteraa, Wided Dabebi, Latifa Gafsi
Director: Lotfi Achour
Release date: 14/10/2025
Description
Inspired by true events and deeply rooted in harsh social reality, Red Path takes the viewer on a dreamlike journey through the troubled psyche of a child and his incredible ability to overcome trauma.
While two teenagers graze their herd in the mountains and play near a spring, they are attacked by terrorists. Sixteen-year-old Nizar is killed. Ashraf, only fourteen, must deliver a macabre message to his family. The film focuses on the trauma and grief that this tragic event brings about.
Red Path, by Tunisian writer and director Lotfi Achour, premiered at the Locarno Film Festival in the Cineasti del Presente section, which is dedicated to promising and innovative filmmakers. The film was praised for its intense cinematography, the sensitive performances of its young cast, and the courageous way it addresses a heavy subject.
While two teenagers graze their herd in the mountains and play near a spring, they are attacked by terrorists. Sixteen-year-old Nizar is killed. Ashraf, only fourteen, must deliver a macabre message to his family. The film focuses on the trauma and grief that this tragic event brings about.
Red Path, by Tunisian writer and director Lotfi Achour, premiered at the Locarno Film Festival in the Cineasti del Presente section, which is dedicated to promising and innovative filmmakers. The film was praised for its intense cinematography, the sensitive performances of its young cast, and the courageous way it addresses a heavy subject.
