Mysterious Crime Thriller ‘Ashkal: The Tunisian Investigation’ Trailer

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Ashkal: The Tunisian Investigation Trailer

“Haunting and deeply disturbing.” Yellow Veil Pictures has revealed an official US trailer for an indie crime thriller titled Ashkal: The Tunisian Investigation from Tunisia, made by filmmaker Youssef Chebbi. The film premiered at last year’s Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, with stops at the Toronto Film Festival, New Directors/New Films, and Beyond Fest. The story begins when the body of a caretaker is found in the middle of a construction site in the gardens of Carthage, a new district where modern buildings are juxtaposed with abandoned sites. Set amongst derelict, half-finished apartment complexes of a former regime, the discovery of a mysterious body reveals a puzzling repetition of events. As the investigation progresses, a network of violence & corruption is uncovered throughout the city. Starring Fatma Oussaifi, Mohamed Houcine Grayaa, and Aymen Ben Hmida. Don’t write off this international thriller, it looks like it has some very unsettling mysteries to compel viewers. This is a sneaky trailer with chilling shots that will make you sit up. // Continue Reading ›

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