paris, france,obsession,ghetto,teacher,love,gang,writer,voyeur,neighborhood,innocent,flirtation

Lila Says (2005)

Poster for Lila Says

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Ziad Doueiri
  • Profile picture of Vahina Giocante
    Lila Vahina Giocante
  • Profile picture of Moa Khouas
    Chimo Moa Khouas
  • Profile picture of Edmonde Franchi
    Lila's Aunt Edmonde Franchi
  • Profile picture of Carmen Lebbos
    Chimo's Mother Carmen Lebbos
  • Profile picture of Stéphanie Fatout
    Claire Soulier Stéphanie Fatout
  • Profile picture of Bruno Esposito
    Police Inspector Bruno Esposito

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Keywords

  • paris, france
  • obsession
  • ghetto
  • teacher
  • love
  • gang
  • writer
  • voyeur
  • neighborhood
  • innocent
  • flirtation