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The Needle (2023): Cast

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The Needle is a 2023 drama directed by Abdelhamid Bouchnak, starring Bilel Slatnia as Dali, Fatma Sfar and Jamel Madani. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes.

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The Needle (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Needle About?

The premise of The Needle without spoilers.

Dali and Mariem eagerly anticipate the birth of their first child. However, the doctor reveals a rare characteristic affecting the baby, leaving them shaken. Overwhelmed by the news and struggling with personal demons, Dali finds himself unable to fulfill his responsibilities as a partner and father, creating a difficult situation for the family.

The Needle Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • intersex
  • gender issues
  • tunisia
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Cast & crew

The Needle Cast & Characters

Bilel Slatnia leads the cast as Dali, with Fatma Sfar as Mariem and Jamel Madani as Mustapha. Directed by Abdelhamid Bouchnak; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Needle

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From the director

More from Abdelhamid Bouchnak

More films directed by Abdelhamid Bouchnak, best-rated first: Dachra, Golden Butterfly, Dachra and كعبة حلوى.

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The Needle Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Needle.

THE NEEDLE - الإبرة de Abdelhamid Bouchnak | Bande-annonce officielle
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The Needle Also Known As

Also known as “바늘”.

Also known as
  • 바늘

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FAQ

The Needle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Needle, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Needle?

The Needle runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was The Needle released?

The Needle was released on December 6, 2023.

Who directed The Needle?

The Needle was directed by Abdelhamid Bouchnak.

More films by Abdelhamid Bouchnak

Who is in the cast of The Needle?

The Needle stars Bilel Slatnia as Dali, Fatma Sfar as Mariem and Jamel Madani as Mustapha, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Needle have a post-credit scene?

No. The Needle has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Needle in?

The original language of The Needle is Arabic.

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