As I Open My Eyes (2015)

As I Open My Eyes (2015) poster

Tunis, summer 2010, a few months before the Revolution: Farah, 18 years old, has just graduated and her family already sees her as a future doctor. But she doesn't have the same idea. She sings in a political rock band, has a passion for life, gets drunk, discovers love and her city by night against the wishes of her mother Hayet, who knows Tunisia and its dangers all too well.

Director: Leyla Bouzid
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Khyam Allami
Cinematography: Sébastien Goepfert
Editing: Lilian Corbeille
Production: Hélicotronc, Blue Monday Productions, Propaganda Productions
Country: Belgium, France, Tunisia
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

parent child relationship, rebellious youth, rebellious daughter, teenage rebellion, woman director, arab spring

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is As I Open My Eyes about?
Tunis, summer 2010, a few months before the Revolution: Farah, 18 years old, has just graduated and her family already sees her as a future doctor. But she doesn't have the same idea. She sings in a political rock band, has a passion for life, gets drunk, discovers love and her city by night against the wishes of her mother Hayet, who knows Tunisia and its dangers all too well.
Who directed As I Open My Eyes?
As I Open My Eyes was directed by Leyla Bouzid.
Who stars in As I Open My Eyes?
As I Open My Eyes stars Baya Medhaffer, Ghalia Ben Ali, Montassar Ayari, Aymen Omrani, Lassaad Jamoussi, Deena Abdelwahed.
How long is As I Open My Eyes?
As I Open My Eyes has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is As I Open My Eyes?
As I Open My Eyes is a Drama film.
Where was As I Open My Eyes produced?
As I Open My Eyes was produced in Belgium, France, Tunisia.