The Disqualified

At a glance

The Disqualified, is a 2020 Qatari movie, directed by Hamza Ouni, and starring Mehrez Taher. with a runtime of 114 minutes.

Overview

The Disqualified is a Tunisian documentary spanning twelve years in the turbulent life of Mehrez, a man from Mohammedia, Tunisia. A gifted dancer and actor with genuine talent, Mehrez is equally defined by his irresistible addiction to gambling and horse racing — a compulsion that keeps him perpetually on the edge. The film follows his daily battle with himself and with the bewildering contradictions of post-revolution Tunisia, as he pursues an obsessive quest for authentic emotion and raw expression. Director and subject together build a rare and unflinching portrait of passion, self-destruction, and the blurry line between art and compulsion.

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