Lila Says (2005)
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.
Director: Ziad Doueiri
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: January 26, 2005
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Music: Nitin Sawhney
Cinematography: John Daly
Editing: Tina Baz
Production: Huit et Demi Productions, Zeal S.r.l., Passion Pictures, Pyramide Productions, France 2 Cinéma
Country: France, United Kingdom
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Burning Passion and Desire
Keywords
paris, france, obsession, ghetto, teacher, love, gang, writer, voyeur, neighborhood, innocent, flirtation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lila Says about?
- 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.
- Who directed Lila Says?
- Lila Says was directed by Ziad Doueiri.
- Who stars in Lila Says?
- Lila Says stars Vahina Giocante, Moa Khouas, Karim Ben Haddou, Edmonde Franchi, Lotfi Chakri, Hamid Dkhissi.
- How long is Lila Says?
- Lila Says has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Lila Says?
- Lila Says is a Crime, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Lila Says produced?
- Lila Says was produced in France, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Lila Says?
- The themes of Lila Says include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Burning Passion and Desire.