Year
2025
PRODUCTION
Perfect vision Production
Director
Mohammed Khalil Bahri
Mission
Color Grading
Duration
1h30
“Zri’et Iblis unmasks what remains unspoken in Tunisian society.”
Bahri explained that the film deals with the controversial ritual known as “tasfih” or “tashfih” ("التصفيح"), describing it as a silent tradition that still persists in some rural areas. He believes cinema has a responsibility to bring these invisible social practices into the open and spark dialogue
Zri’et Iblis is a bold and unsettling psychological thriller that explores the tension between ancient beliefs and modern psychiatry. Set in contemporary Tunisia, the film follows Biya, a young woman who, days before her wedding, is subjected to a traditional ritual meant to protect her purity. What follows is a descent into fear, confusion, and possession — or perhaps mental collapse — depending on who you believe.
Drawing from Tunisian folklore and social taboos, the film confronts issues of control, femininity, and the blurred lines between faith, trauma, and madness. The story challenges the viewer to question where cultural protection ends and spiritual or psychological harm begins.
According to Kapitalis, the film is the second Tunisian horror feature after Dachra, and it “contains all the ingredients of the genre: mystery, darkness, intrigue, suspense, and a pulsating soundtrack” rooted in Tunisian cultural heritage
The site also praises Racha Ben Maaouia’s portrayal of Biya, describing it as “magisterial,” while highlighting how the plot portrays her psychological collapse following a folkloric ritual (tasfih) and the resulting conflict between psychiatric treatment and spiritual belief.
In conclusion, Kapitalis recommends Zri’et Iblis to horror fans, saying it delivers plenty of chills—but cautions that it is best avoided by those with overly sensitive dispositions .
