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Lila Says

2005-01-26 · 89 min · ★ 6.4

Crime · Drama · Romance

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.

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Directors
Ziad Doueiri
Production companies
Huit et Demi Productions, Zeal S.r.l., Passion Pictures, Pyramide Productions, France 2 Cinéma
Countries
France, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Vahina GiocanteVahina GiocanteLila
Moa KhouasMoa KhouasChimo
Karim Ben HaddouMouloud
Edmonde FranchiEdmonde FranchiLila's Aunt
Lotfi ChakriBakary
Hamid DkhissiBig Jo
Carmen LebbosCarmen LebbosChimo's Mother
Ghandi AssadSammy
Dominique BluzetPriest
Stéphanie FatoutStéphanie FatoutClaire Soulier
Barbara ChossisChinese Prostitute
Bruno EspositoBruno EspositoPolice Inspector

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