A Tale of Love and Desire

A Tale of Love and Desire 2021 Directed by Leyla Bouzid Une histoire d'amour et de désir

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.

Countries France , Tunisia

Production Countries France , Tunisia

Language French

Spoken Languages Arabic , French

Gneres Drama , Romance

Production Companies ARTE , Blue Monday Productions

Release Date 1 September 2021

102 mins