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Lila Says
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Title: Lila Says

Release Date: 26 Jan 2005

Runtime: 1h 29m

Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance

Director: Huit et Demi Productions, Zeal S.r.l., Passion Pictures, Pyramide Productions, France 2 Cinéma

Production Companies: Huit et Demi Productions, Zeal S.r.l., Passion Pictures, Pyramide Productions, France 2 Cinéma

Overview: Based on a controversial French novel, Lila Says tells the story of a quiet young poet named Chimo who 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.6 (94 votes)

Cast

  • Lila: Vahina Giocante
  • Chimo: Moa Khouas
  • Mouloud: Karim Ben Haddou
  • Lila's Aunt: Edmonde Franchi
  • Bakary: Lotfi Chakri
  • Big Jo: Hamid Dkhissi
  • Chimo's Mother: Carmen Lebbos
  • Sammy: Ghandi Assad
  • Priest: Dominique Bluzet
  • Claire Soulier: Stéphanie Fatout
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