Sheikh's Watermelons
In exchange for a few watermelons he loves so much, an Imam organises emergency funerals. His ex-jihadist assistant suspects a conspiracy... A cutting and witty story.
Kaouther Ben Hania
Casts & Crew
Also Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania
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