A group of mercenary soldiers from an African republic are hired to transport a shipment of weapons and ammunition across the desert to a revolutionary group seeking to liberate their country. Among the mercenaries are soldiers from Biafra and other battle zones. The journey will be marked by danger and disputes among the members of the expedition, which will greatly hinder the success of the mission.
Jan 1969
Infantryman Jean Froissard is sentenced to two years in Biribi Military Prison in North Africa. He seems to get along, but as incompetence, corruption and sadism of his superiors (which include sexual abuse of the prison inmates) force him and others into rebellion. Court martial ensues ...
Jun 1971
A farm in Tunisia at the time of the French protectorate. The children Hamida, a shepherd boy, and Renaud, grandson of a French farm owner, are friends. One day, the parentless Hamida falls into a river while searching for a lost sheep. Renaud, who accidentally caused the loss of the sheep, rescues him, but Hamida falls dangerously ill with pneumonia. Can Renaud help his friend?
Jan 1966
Pierre, a young man of Brussels, has lost his job. Unbeknowst to Barbara, the woman he lives with, he has become a pickpocket to survive. He works in partnership with a young Tunisian immigrant he meets every Sunday in an abandoned bus where they share the loot of the week. One day, Pierre finds his accomplice dead in their hiding place. Pierre suddenly realizes that he does not know much about his dead friend. Taking possession of his identity papers, Pierre decides to go to Tunisia to find out who his friend actually was.
Oct 1977
In the ensuing days before his wedding bridegroom Hachemi faces both the anxieties of the future and the shadows of the past. His best friend, Farfat, is the topic of street graffiti and local gossip, which calls his manhood into question. This ripples out to affect Hachemi for, unbeknownst to anyone, as apprenticed youths they were molested by Ameur, the local carpenter. Farfat is banished from his father's home and the shared secret between the two friends threatens to undo more than just the wedding, but their very lives.
May 1986
A series of mysterious thefts of jewelry are occurring in many museums in Europe. All the stolen jewels belonged to the collection of the former Order of the Golden Eagle, with many of which will be held an exhibition in Toledo. Interpol stands guard and, despite his precautions, there was another robbery. The investigation leads to the Duke, a character who, in the twentieth century, wants to revive the extinct Order
Nov 1969
Since football left the stadiums and took root in people's minds, it has become a problem. It is an even more terrible social phenomenon when it comes to the Tunisian Cup final. For Mustapha, Hassan, Hédi, and Rached, the event begins on Saturday evening. What matters tomorrow is the victory of the favorite team. On Sunday, the city is celebrating. In the stands, the crowd is in a trance. On the field, the result does not satisfy the desires of our four supporters. It's a disaster. Fights and injuries. Violence and bitterness. Each of the four supporters must nevertheless return home and face their families. For Mustapha, there is no question. His case is clear. He won the sports promotion. Nothing else matters.
Jan 1985