Halima And The Scorpions

In the sun‑baked oasis of Touggourt, a humble dancing girl named Halima discovers a curious relic—a hedgehog’s foot set in silver, once blessed by a famed desert marabout for its healing powers. The talisman, once a tribute exchanged among wealthy Aghas and mystics, now hangs from Halima’s jeweled girdle, drawing awe and envy from every quarter of the bustling city, from the market’s Jewish merchants to the foreign traders and the freed locals.

Word of the enchanted foot spreads like a desert storm, sparking scandal and fascination. Halima, proud and defiant, boasts that her modest treasure outweighs rubies and silk, while the city’s elite and the colorful Ouled Naïl dancers watch with hungry eyes. Amid the swirling sands and music of hashish‑smoke cafés, a quiet singer named Ben‑Abid observes the drama, hinting that the foot’s fate may soon ripple beyond the oasis.