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Lila Says (2004)
Lila dit ça (original title)

R 89 min  -  Crime | Drama | Romance  -   26 January 2005 (France)
6.9
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Ratings: 6.9/10 from 2,598 users   Metascore: 57/100 
Reviews: 20 user | 35 critic | 23 from Metacritic.com

Two inner-city teenagers engage in an obsessive, innocent flirtation fueled by Lila's sexually explicit overtures.

Director:

Ziad Doueiri
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Cast

Cast overview:
Vahina Giocante ...
Lila
Moa Khouas Moa Khouas ...
Chimo (as Mohammed Khouas)
Karim Ben Haddou Karim Ben Haddou ...
Mouloud
Lotfi Chakri Lotfi Chakri ...
Bakary
Hamid Dkhissi Hamid Dkhissi ...
Big Jo
Edmonde Franchi Edmonde Franchi ...
Lila's Aunt
Carmen Lebbos Carmen Lebbos ...
Chimo's Mother
Ghandi Assad Ghandi Assad ...
Sammy
Dominique Bluzet Dominique Bluzet ...
Priest
Stéphanie Fatout Stéphanie Fatout ...
Claire Soulier
Barbara Chossis Barbara Chossis ...
Chinese Prostitute
Bruno Esposito Bruno Esposito ...
Police Inspector
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Storyline

In a poor Arab neighborhood, the nineteen years old Chimo lives alone with his mother and is a talented natural writer. His school teacher offers him the chance to study in Paris, inclusive with a letter of recommendation, but his mother can not afford and Chimo stays. His three best friends are completely losers and scoundrels. When the shy Chimo meets the gorgeous and sexy new-arrival in the ghetto Lila, who lives with a deranged aunt, his gross friend Mouloud falls for her. However, Chimo becomes close to Lila, who seduces him with her sexual games, telling him about her perverted sexual experience. The inexperienced Chimo falls in love for her, but he does not know how to declare his love for the girl. When Mouloud sneaks and listens to a private conversation between Lila and Chimo, he concludes that the girl is a whore, with tragic consequences. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  

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Plot Keywords:

Arab | Love | Friend | Letter Of Recommendation | Writing  | See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content, language and a brief violent image See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

France | UK

Language:

French | Arabic

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Det Lila sa See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$12,599 (USA) (26 June 2005) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$121,166 (USA) (25 September 2005)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color
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Soundtracks

"Sousounde"
Performed by Métisse
Courtesy of Metisse Music
Written by Skully et Aida Bredou
Published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing See more »