Red Path

Through a poetic and tranquil film style, the viewer is taken on a journey through Achraf’s tormented mind, where reality and nightmare merge. Red Path is more than a story of terror; it is an ode to determination, survival and the human spirit that refuses to give up, even in the darkest of times. The film is based on a true tragedy in the Mghila Mountains of Tunisia. In November 2015, a young shepherd fell victim to jihadist violence, an event that shocked the region and exposed the fragile security situation in Tunisia.

Red Path brings this story to life through the eyes of 13-year-old Achraf, who is forced to deliver an unimaginable message to his fellow villagers after a brutal attack. The natural performance of debutant Ali Helali (Achraf) and the impressive cinematography of Wojciech Staroń amplify the film’s intense emotional impact. The vast, rugged landscapes of Tunisia serve as a visually powerful metaphor for isolation and survival.