Houcem Slouli
Tunisia

About the Film
Ghassen, a young Tunisian man, struggles to obtain a visa, confronting the injustices of bureaucracy and the painful reality of migration. His journey exposes the human cost of borders and the universal longing for one simple right — the freedom to move.

Year: 2024
Runtime: 15 minutes
Director / Writer: Houcem Slouli
Cinematography: Meriem Ben Younes
Editing: Taher Chennouf
Producers: Houcem Slouli, Sarra Ben Hassen, Khaled Henchiri, Instinct Bleu Films, Upper Echelon Audiovisuel
Cast: Ghassen Trabelsi, Mohaled Kolsi, Leila Masrouhi, Farouk Laaridh

Houcem Slouli was born in Tunis and studied Cinema and Audiovisual Arts at both bachelor’s and master’s levels. Since 2016, he has worked as an assistant director and casting collaborator with leading Tunisian filmmakers. He is also active in festival organization and passionate about black-and-white photography.