Sweet Smell of Spring

Sweet Smell of Spring

2016 · 103 min · ★ 4.0 · Comedy

In 2011 Tunisia, as the Arab Spring awakens, unemployed graduate Aziz, nicknamed Zizou (Zied Ayadi), travels from his Saharan village to the big city of Tunis in search of a job. From television aerial installation to political intrigue, this fresh-faced young Candide will learn the ways of the world, fall in love with the ravishing Aicha (Sara Hanachi), and become famous.--Eddie Cockrell, FilmFest DC

Directed by Férid Boughedir · Written by Férid Boughedir

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