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Carnaval fi Dachra

Carnaval fi Dachra

1994 · 125 min · ★ 9.2 · Comedy

Makhlouf Bombardier, unusual, decides to be elected mayor of a dechra (village). So he surrounds himself with trusted partners to organize a great campaign for his election. Bombardier became the mayor of the village and is organizing an international film festival to compete at the Carthage festival. In his action, he is pursued by the Court of Auditors for embezzlement. So, his ultimate goal is to become the president.

Directed by Mohamed Oukassi · Written by Mohamed Oukassi

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