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A Tale of Love and Desire(2021)

1h 42mDrama, RomanceArabic
6.2/10
83 user ratings

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

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Cast

Sami Outalbali

Sami Outalbali

as Ahmed Ouannas

Zbeida Belhajamor

Zbeida Belhajamor

as Farah Kallel

Diong-Kéba Tacu

Diong-Kéba Tacu

as Saidou

Aurélia Petit

Aurélia Petit

as Professeur Anne Morel

Mahia Zrouki

Mahia Zrouki

as Dalila

Bellamine Abdelmalek

Bellamine Abdelmalek

as Karim

Mathilde La Musse

Mathilde La Musse

as Léa

Samir Elhakim

Samir Elhakim

as Hakim

Khemissa Zarouel

as Faouzia

Sofia Lesaffre

Sofia Lesaffre

as Malika

Baptiste Carrion-Weiss

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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