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.
Type:
MOVIE
Country:
Genres:
Crime, Drama, Romance
Release:
January 2005
Production:
Huit et Demi Productions, Zeal S.r.l., Passion Pictures, Pyramide Productions, France 2 Cinéma
Cast:
Vahina Giocante, Moa Khouas, Karim Ben Haddou, Edmonde Franchi, Lotfi Chakri, Hamid Dkhissi, Carmen Lebbos, Ghandi Assad, Dominique Bluzet, Stéphanie Fatout, Barbara Chossis, Bruno Esposito
Tags:
paris, france, obsession, ghetto, teacher, love, gang, writer, voyeur, neighborhood, innocent, flirtation
