Lila Says · LeviOsa

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Lila Says · LeviOsa

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CrimeDramaRomance1h 29m

🍅68%

🍅

68%

Tomatometer

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76%

Popcornmeter

6.4

TMDB

Storyline

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.

Trailers

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Details

DirectorZiad Doueiri

ReleasedJan 26, 2005

StatusReleased

Original languageFrench

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideRUS

Studios

Huit et Demi ProductionsZeal S.r.l.

Passion Pictures

Pyramide Productions

France 2 Cinéma

Cast

Vahina Giocante

Vahina Giocante

Lila

Moa Khouas

Moa Khouas

Chimo

Karim Ben Haddou

Mouloud

Edmonde Franchi

Edmonde Franchi

Lila's Aunt

Lotfi Chakri

Bakary

Hamid Dkhissi

Big Jo

Carmen Lebbos

Carmen Lebbos

Chimo's Mother

Ghandi Assad

Sammy

Dominique Bluzet

Priest

Stéphanie Fatout

Stéphanie Fatout

Claire Soulier

Barbara Chossis

Chinese Prostitute

Bruno Esposito

Bruno Esposito

Police Inspector

Where to watch(NG)

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Reviews

8 reviews · 7 critics

4 fresh · 3 rotten

Critics consensus

“Lila Says is a vibrantly told coming-of-age story, helped by the sultry charisma of Giocante.”

68% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Marjorie Baumgarten

RTAustin ChronicleSep 24, 2005

Just because a cupcake looks like a tart doesn't mean it'll taste like one. Big lesson.

M

Michael O'Sullivan

RTWashington PostAug 25, 2005

As sweet as it is dirty.

M

Moira MacDonald

RTSeattle TimesJul 29, 2005

Though beautifully photographed, there's something creepy at the heart of Lila Says.

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Doris Toumarkine

RTFilm Journal InternationalMar 1, 2007

Induces a rare kind of cinematic immersion and nervous intimacy, thanks to its deft treatment of sexual confusion and awakening.

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Information

Title

Lila Says

Released

Jan 26, 2005

Rated

R

Region of Origin

France, United Kingdom

Original Audio

French

Runtime

1h 29m

Status

Released

Studios

Huit et Demi Productions, Zeal S.r.l.

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