In Tunisia, ancient and modern are separated by sharp demarcations. Around the solemn ruins of the Roman amphitheaters, temples and theaters, the life of the nomads is stirred, festivals take place. On the intact mosaic floors of the Antonine period, old shepherds play checkers, fragrant cups of tea are prepared. Not far away, Arabs and Bedouins carousel on horseback in the festive celebrations of the sanctuary of Kairuan. Part of the documentary records the activity of sponge fishermen and the meager agricultural crops of the coast.