A Tale of Love and Desire(2021)
Overview
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.
Director
Leyla Bouzid
Studio
Blue Monday Productions
Cast
Sami Outalbali
as Ahmed Ouannas
Zbeida Belhajamor
as Farah Kallel
Diong-Kéba Tacu
as Saidou
Aurélia Petit
as Professeur Anne Morel
Mahia Zrouki
as Dalila
Bellamine Abdelmalek
as Karim
Mathilde La Musse
as Léa
Samir Elhakim
as Hakim
Khemissa Zarouel
as Faouzia
Sofia Lesaffre
as Malika
Baptiste Carrion-Weiss
as Damien
Charles Poitevin
as Garçon rue Mouffetard
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2021
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
Arabic
Rating
6.2 / 10
Production Companies
Blue Monday Productions • ARTE
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Where can I watch A Tale of Love and Desire?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Tale of Love and Desire (2021).
What is A Tale of Love and Desire about?▼
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.
Who directed A Tale of Love and Desire?▼
A Tale of Love and Desire was directed by Leyla Bouzid and released in 2021. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is A Tale of Love and Desire?▼
A Tale of Love and Desire has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in A Tale of Love and Desire?▼
The cast of A Tale of Love and Desire includes Sami Outalbali as Ahmed Ouannas, Zbeida Belhajamor as Farah Kallel, Diong-Kéba Tacu as Saidou, Aurélia Petit as Professeur Anne Morel, Mahia Zrouki as Dalila and more.
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