SummaryAhmed, a French teenager of Algerian origin, meets Farah, a young Tunisian girl and falls head over heels in love with her. While discovering a collection of sensual and erotic Arab literature, Ahmed tries to resist his desire towards Farah.
Directed By:Leyla Bouzid
Written By:Leyla Bouzid, Marie-Sophie Chambon
A Tale of Love and Desire
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Mar 11, 2022
80
It’s easy to capture the frenzy of a new fling or the seductive meeting of two bodies; what’s more difficult, and what A Tale of Love and Desire does quite well, is study the inner tensions that accompany early sexual experiences — when the heart, mind and body refuse to be in sync — without becoming overly cerebral.
Mar 11, 2022
70
Bouzid’s film is also warm, passionate and sexy in a well-read kind of way – a surefire route to wider arthouse acceptance.
Mar 11, 2022
70
Throughout, we share in Farah’s frustration, as Ahmed’s behavior suffocates the film, exponentially raising the necessity for a narrative catharsis. And in that regard, the director’s intent is effective, given that she waits until the very end to provide this release.
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Production Company:
- Blue Monday Productions
- Arte France Cinéma
- Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC)
- Canal+
- Ciné+
- Cinémage 14
- Fonds Images de la Diversité
Release Date:Mar 11, 2022
Duration:1 h 42 m
Awards
Lumiere Awards, France
• 3 Nominations
Rome MedFilm Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Rendez-Vous with French Cinema
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
