Lila Says (2005)

  • R
  • 01/23/2005 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, Romance
  • 1h 29m

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.

Ziad Doueiri

Director, Writer

Joelle Touma

Writer

Mark Lawrence

Writer

Cast

Vahina Giocante's headshot

Vahina Giocante

Lila
Moa Khouas's headshot

Moa Khouas

Chimo
Karim Ben Haddou's headshot

Karim Ben Haddou

Mouloud
Edmonde Franchi's headshot

Edmonde Franchi

Lila's Aunt
Lotfi Chakri's headshot

Lotfi Chakri

Bakary
Hamid Dkhissi's headshot

Hamid Dkhissi

Big Jo
Carmen Lebbos's headshot

Carmen Lebbos

Chimo's Mother
Ghandi Assad's headshot

Ghandi Assad

Sammy

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