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A Tale of Love and Desire

20211h 42mLeyla Bouzid
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%
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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.

DramaRomance
LiteratureComing Of AgeRomantic LiteratureYoung Love

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What is A Tale of Love and Desire (2021) 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 stars in A Tale of Love and Desire?

A Tale of Love and Desire stars Sami Outalbali (Ahmed Ouannas), Zbeida Belhajamor (Farah Kallel), Diong-Kéba Tacu (Saidou), Aurélia Petit (Professeur Anne Morel), Mahia Zrouki (Dalila). The film was directed by Leyla Bouzid.

How long is A Tale of Love and Desire?

A Tale of Love and Desire has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2021.

Is A Tale of Love and Desire worth watching?

A Tale of Love and Desire holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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