The story follows Mahdi, a 28-year-old architect who becomes entangled in a dangerous manipulation scheme. A gang led by a man named Si Lamine forces Mahdi to impersonate a wealthy businessman—the owner of the most affluent bank in Africa. To ensure Mahdi's cooperation, the gang uses Si Lamine's own daughter as bait, trapping him in a high-stakes "false note" of a life.

: Figure emblématique et historique du grand écran tunisien, il livre une performance mémorable, renforçant la gravité de l'intrigue. 📺 Où Regarder « Fausse Note » Film Tunisien Complet ?

Letterboxd , directed by Majdi Smiri and released in 2012, is a landmark title in modern Tunisian cinema IMDb . As one of the very first Tunisian films to explore the gritty, fast-paced thriller and neo-noir genre, it successfully moved away from the traditional, slow-burning dramas often associated with the region. Featuring a star-studded cast including Dhafer L'Abidine IMDb, Lotfi Abdelli, and Farés Belhassan Tekiano , the movie offers a gripping blend of suspense, romance, and high-stakes crime.

The film's most significant milestone came even before its national release. In December 2011, it was announced that Fausse Note would be screened at the , held from January 10-12, 2012. This was a momentous occasion for the young filmmaker and the entire cast, placing a small Tunisian production on the world's most famous cinematic stage. A press screening was later held in Tunisia on January 27, 2012, and the film finally received its national theatrical release on May 18, 2012 .

Cette critique conclut que l'ambition affichée de faire un "film à l'américaine" a été mal comprise : "Fausse Note est la preuve que faire un film ne se résume pas à réunir tous les clichés du genre 'thriller'". L'hebdomadaire français Les Échos a également évoqué les lacunes du film, notamment au niveau des dialogues.

Tech specs * Sound mix. Dolby Atmos. * Aspect ratio. 2.35 : 1. Fausse Note (2012) - IMDb

Pour contraindre Mahdi à collaborer, l'organisation utilise sa propre fille comme appât et moyen de pression.