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The Needle

The Needle

2023•1h 56m
Drama

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.

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Fatma Sfar

Fatma Sfar

Mariem

Bilel Slatnia

Bilel Slatnia

Dali

Jamel Madani

Jamel Madani

Mustapha

Sabah Bouzouita

Sabah Bouzouita

Latifa

Rym Ayed

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