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.
| Original Title | Lila dit ça |
| Year | 2005 |
| Country | France, United Kingdom |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Romance |
| Director | Ziad Doueiri |
| Runtime | 89 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (104 votes) |
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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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