A Tale of Love and Desire(2021)
Une histoire d'amour et de désir
A Tale of Love and Desire 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.
A Tale of Love and Desire (2021) is a drama and romance film directed by Leyla Bouzid, released on September 1, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Sami Outalbali, Zbeida Belhajamor, Diong-Kéba Tacu and Aurélia Petit. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 84 ratings.
- Director:
- Leyla Bouzid
- Writers:
- Leyla Bouzid, Marie-Sophie Chambon
- Producers:
- Sandra da Fonseca
- Cinematographer:
- Sébastien Goepfert
- Production:
- Blue Monday Productions, ARTE
- Status:
- Released
A Tale of Love and Desire (2021) Trailer
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A Tale of Love and Desire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sami Outalbali
as Ahmed Ouannas
Zbeida Belhajamor
as Farah Kallel
Diong-Kéba Tacu
as Saidou
Aurélia Petit
as Professeur Anne Morel
Mahia Zrouki
as Dalila
Bellamine Abdelmalek
as Karim
Mathilde La Musse
as Léa
Samir Elhakim
as Hakim
- Khemissa Zarouel
Khemissa Zarouel
as Faouzia
Sofia Lesaffre
as Malika
Baptiste Carrion-Weiss
as Damien
- Charles Poitevin
Charles Poitevin
as Garçon rue Mouffetard
Key crew
Directed by Leyla Bouzid, written by Leyla Bouzid and Marie-Sophie Chambon, produced by Sandra da Fonseca.
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A Tale of Love and Desire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 84 ratings.
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A Tale of Love and Desire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Tale of Love and Desire online?
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A Tale of Love and Desire (2021) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and France Channel Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Tale of Love and Desire?
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The main cast of A Tale of Love and Desire (2021) includes Sami Outalbali, Zbeida Belhajamor, Diong-Kéba Tacu, Aurélia Petit and Mahia Zrouki. The film was directed by Leyla Bouzid. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Tale of Love and Desire released?
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A Tale of Love and Desire was released on September 1, 2021 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is A Tale of Love and Desire worth watching?
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A Tale of Love and Desire (2021) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 84 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Tale of Love and Desire?
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