TV series

Qalb Al-Theeb

2020 · 1 season

A slow-burning, historically rich drama that immerses you in a tense period of resistance and everyday survival under colonial rule.

Overview: Set in the 1940s during World War II and before Tunisia's independence, the series reflects the Tunisian resistance to French colonialism, whether by the people (through the "Fellagha" group) or the trade union, emphasizing all aspects of that period and the social, economic, and political events.
How it feels: Tense, dark, melancholic and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Politics, colonialism, war, survival
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: politics
colonialism
war
survival
power
Places: countryside
small town
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild