Lilia is a woman who lives in Tunis alone with her adolescent daughter, Salma. She lost her husband many years before and has to get by entirely on her own. Because of a series of coincidences and to protect her daughter, who she believes is in danger, the woman goes to a nightclub, which both fascinates and frightens her. Lilia discovers the world of dancing, music and pleasure. She ends up becoming a ballerina in the club.
Screenplay: Raja Amari
Cinematography: Diane Baratier
Editing: Pauline Dairou
Music: Nawfel El Manaa
Sound: Frédéric de Ravignan
Cast: Hiam Abbass, Hend El Fahem, Maher Kamoun, Monia Hichri
Prizes and selections: Seattle International Film Festival 2002 (New Director's Showcase Award), Torino Film Festival 2002 (Best Film)
Production:
Nomadis Images, Adr Production
Distribution:
Diaphana Film
(Paris, T +33 1 53 46 66 66; www.diaphana.fr)
Casa del Cinema (Sala Deluxe) - 20 Nov, 18.00