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Le Nombril du monde

1993Movie2 h 25 min

Drama
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5

A melancholic, slow-burning drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Tunisia, early thirties, the young and plump Bajou, lives modestly with his parents. One day after a flood, his father suddenly disappears. Thanks to his uncle and his cousin Marcel, he moves with his mother Oumi to work for the wealthy landowner Mr. Scali, a talkative and boastful man.

Feels like

  • Tunisian Family Drama
  • 1930s Setting
  • Class Conflict
  • Father's Disappearance
  • Rural Life
  • Melancholy
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Historical

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Ariel Zeitoun
Written by
Ariel Zeitoun
Produced by
Ariel Zeitoun, Ahmed Baha Attia, Monty Diamond
Music by
Guillaume Sciama, Faouzi Thabet

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Facts

November 23, 1993 · 2 h 25 min · Drama

Released
November 23, 1993
Runtime
2 h 25 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France, Tunisia

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Le Nombril du monde worth watching?"

Questions about Le Nombril du monde

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Le Nombril du monde worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.5).

Is Le Nombril du monde okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Le Nombril du monde plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Le Nombril du monde in English?

French

No, it was made in French.