Chimo develops a crush on the pretty, blond Lila, a girl who recently moved into his Arab ghetto with her aunt. When the leader of a rival gang also falls for Lila, the ensuing love triangle initiates a journey of sexual discovery -- and sets off a chain of devastating events.
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The film strips away romanticized notions of teenage love, thrusting the viewer into the gritty, tense reality of Parisian banlieues. Director Ziad Doueiri balances lyricism with social drama, avoiding easy judgments.
What lingers after the credits is a bitter truth about how environment dictates the rules of the heart. The film leaves a residue of irresolvable conflict between desire and duty, dream and harsh reality. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Ziad Doueiri
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For thoughtful viewing alone or with a close companion, to fully absorb the film's tense and emotional atmosphere.
Vahina Giocante
Lila
Moa Khouas
Chimo
Karim Ben Haddou
Mouloud
Edmonde Franchi
Lila's Aunt
Lotfi Chakri
Bakary
Hamid Dkhissi
Big Jo
Carmen Lebbos
Chimo's Mother
Ghandi Assad
Sammy
Dominique Bluzet
Priest
Stéphanie Fatout
Claire Soulier
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