DIFF FILMS

FOR THE YEAR 2010

TAXIPHONE

Switzerland / 2010 / French, German, Arabic dialogue with English subtitles / Colour / 35 mm / 94 mins

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Cast & Credits

Director: Mohammed Soudani
Producer: Tiziana Soudani
Scriptwriter: Lorenzo Buccella, Mohammed Soudani, Quiterie Duhurt
Cinematographer: Bachir Sellami
Editor: Jacopo Quadri
Composer: Corry knobel
Cast (in alphabetical order): Adila Bendimerad, Mona Petri, Pascuale Aleardi, Stefan Kollmuss, Tarik Bouarrara

Synopsis

Oliver and Elena are a young Swiss couple, crossing the Sahara on a truck bound for Timbuktu, Mali. Along the way, the truck breaks down, in a tiny settlement in the midst of the Algerian desert. Impatient to get the truck repaired and back on the road, Oliver soon starts chafing at the slow pace of life in the desert oasis. Elena, meanwhile, is fascinated by the people she meets in the village and quickly establishes herself in the community. As the days wear on, the couple adapt to their surroundings in different ways. Exploring the local culture and lifestyle opens Elena's eyes to new worlds, while Olivier remains tetchily anxious and unsure of his new environment. Ultimately, the pair begin to question their own lives and fundamental beliefs - and are forced to make dramatic, life-changing decisions.

Contains: Nudity, Adult Themes and References 18+