A Tale of Love and Desire 2021
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Director
- Leyla Bouzid
- Networks
- Blue Monday Productions, ARTE
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is A Tale of Love and Desire?
A Tale of Love and Desire is a 2021 drama film directed by Leyla Bouzid and co-produced by Sandra da Fonseca and Olivier Père. The film stars Sami Outalbali and Zbeida Belhajamor in the lead roles, with supporting performances by Diong-Keba Tacu, Aurelia Petit, Mahia Zrouki, and Bellamine Abdelmalek.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 1, 2021
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- France, Tunisia
- Studios
- Blue Monday Productions, ARTE
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 86 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~102 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Blue Monday Productions, ARTE
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A Tale of Love and Desire is a 2021 drama film directed by Leyla Bouzid and co-produced by Sandra da Fonseca and Olivier Père. The film stars Sami Outalbali and Zbeida Belhajamor in the lead roles, with supporting performances by Diong-Keba Tacu, Aurelia Petit, Mahia Zrouki, and Bellamine Abdelmalek. The story centers on Ahmed, an eighteen-year-old French individual of Algerian origin who grew up in the Parisian suburbs. While attending university, he meets Farah, an energetic young Tunisian woman who recently arrived from Tunis. As Ahmed discovers a body of sensual and erotic Arabic literature that he previously did not know existed, he falls deeply in love with her. Although he is overwhelmed by desire, he attempts to resist it throughout the narrative. The film was released in France on September 1, 2021, and has a runtime of one hour and forty-two minutes.
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of drama and romance that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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A Tale of Love and Desire is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, France Channel Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.
Is A Tale of Love and Desire worth watching?
A Tale of Love and Desire holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 86 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie A Tale of Love and Desire and when was it released?
A Tale of Love and Desire is a feature film with a runtime of 102 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.
Who directed A Tale of Love and Desire?
A Tale of Love and Desire was directed by Leyla Bouzid.
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