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.
Acting
Vahina Giocante's Lila — pure chaotic feminine weaponry.
Cinematography
Grimy Parisian streets shot like they're burning with lust.
Direction
Doueiri walks the razor's edge between exploitation and empathy.
Director
Ziad Doueiri
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