And I Saw Stars

From the larger than life characters such as Hassan El Karrèche, the offal vendor of mythological proportions, to the sport’s current lull, the film portrays, through many diverse voices, the determination and character which fuelled the glory days of Tunisian boxing. Both strong and vulnerable, these pursuers of stardom, looking for fame in the ring, come across almost like characters in a fiction. Conditioned by cruelty and violence, many are naturally distrustful and protective of the image they literally fought hard to build. Tact and patience were required to create trust and dissolve the barriers. (DOK.fest München)