The Needle
2023, Arabic. Directed by Abdelhamid Bouchnak.
A Tunisian couple, Dali and Mariem, welcomes their first child, only to discover the baby is intersex, with biological sex characteristics that do not fit typical male or female definitions. Confronted with societal pressure, family expectations, and their own uncertainties, they struggle to navigate the stigma and challenges imposed by rigid gender norms. As they grapple with decisions about identity, acceptance, and the future, the family’s bonds are tested, forcing them to confront deeply ingrained beliefs about gender, society, and parenthood.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
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- Released
- 6 December 2023
- Original title
- الإبرة
- Written by
- Abdelhamid Bouchnak
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The Needle runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
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The Needle isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 December 2023. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Needle?
If you liked The Needle, try Light of My Life, Skin, A Question of Faith.
Who directed The Needle?
The Needle (2023) was directed by Abdelhamid Bouchnak and stars Fatma Sfar, Bilel Slatnia, Jamel Madani.