A Tale of Love and Desire

2021 | 102 minutes | 6.2 ★ (66)

A Tale of Love and Desire
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    Ahmed, 18, is French of Algerian origin. He grew up in the Parisian suburbs. On the benches of the university, he meets Farah, a young Tunisian full of energy recently arrived from Tunis. While discovering a body of sensual and erotic Arabic literature that he never knew existed, Ahmed falls deeply in love with this girl, and although literally overwhelmed by desire, he will try to resist it.

  • Release Date

    01 September 2021

  • DirectingLeyla Bouzid
  • Budget

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    $0.00

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