Barsha Kalam (A Lot Of TALKS)
Video, 43 mins, Tunisia, 2017
As an Egyptian living in Berlin, I found myself grappling with questions about contemporary Arab lifestyles—not only within my personal circles but also on a broader societal level. This reveals a striking need for a deeper understanding of the modern Arab world. Determined to explore these issues, I chose Tunisia for its atmosphere of transformation and breakthrough. During my time there, I focused primarily on young people from diverse backgrounds and upbringings. They welcomed me not only into their homes but also into their thoughts and emotions. The conversations featured in the video highlight candid discussions about freedom, religion, politics, and sexuality. These conversations were both revealing and reflective of some aspects of their lives. “Barsha” is a Tunisian Arabic word that means “a lot.”
To watch the video please contact the artist (Arabic with English subtitles).
Many thanks to all who opened their hearts and minds
and expressed their personal opinions.
Dorsaf Ghannouchi
Hayfa Zlitni
Houssem Bouraoui
Hisham Hosny
Ilhem Issaoui
Meriam Kammoun
Mohamed Kraiem
Oussama Mohamed
Rahma Baccouche
Yoldez Bha
Ahmed Dhambri
Amal Barouni
abdallah hadj ali
Jamil Ben Khalifa
Nawres Douzi
Nouha Barouni
Yassine Hamrouni
Afef Bannani
Chérif El Kadhi
Hatem Belguith
Habib Neji
Imene Amrani
Mtaha Khaled
Mahdi Mahdi Znagui
Ouiem Chettaoui
Yosser Saidane
Special thanks to:
Dhouha Bokri
Helen Hager
Houwaida Barouni
Mohamed Allam
Ulrika Maron
Yasmin Ouberri
Zied Ben Amor
Translation:
Ilhem Issaoui
Rahma Baccouche
Yosser Saidane
Production, Camera, Cut:
Ahmed Kamel
A Film by Ahmed Kamel
