A Tale of Love and Desire movie poster

A Tale of Love and Desire

September 1, 2021 1h 42m 6.2/10 (82 votes)

Released 5 years ago in 2021. A Tale of Love and Desire is a drama/romance film. directed by Leyla Bouzid.

Starring Sami Outalbali, Zbeida Belhajamor, and Diong-Kéba Tacu

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 1, 2021 4 years ago
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Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (82 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Blue Monday Productions
  • ARTE

Frequently Asked Questions

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 dis...

Who directed A Tale of Love and Desire?

A Tale of Love and Desire 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 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was A Tale of Love and Desire released?

A Tale of Love and Desire was released on September 1, 2021 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Tale of Love and Desire?

The main cast of A Tale of Love and Desire includes Sami Outalbali, Zbeida Belhajamor, Diong-Kéba Tacu, Aurélia Petit, Mahia Zrouki.