Lila Says
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.
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About Lila Says
Lila Says is a 2005 French-language crime, drama and romance film directed by Ziad Doueiri. The cast is led by Vahina Giocante, Moa Khouas, Karim Ben Haddou. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free.
Lila Says was produced by Huit et Demi Productions, Zeal S.r.l., and Passion Pictures and made in France and United Kingdom. It was released on January 26, 2005, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Ziad Doueiri
- Writers
- Ziad Doueiri, Mark Lawrence, Joelle Touma
- Release date
- January 26, 2005
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Production
- Huit et Demi Productions, Zeal S.r.l., Passion Pictures
Lila Says cast & crew
Lila Says was directed by Ziad Doueiri and written by Ziad Doueiri, Mark Lawrence, and Joelle Touma.
The cast features Vahina Giocante as Lila, Moa Khouas as Chimo, Karim Ben Haddou as Mouloud, Edmonde Franchi as Lila's Aunt, Lotfi Chakri as Bakary, and Hamid Dkhissi as Big Jo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nitin Sawhney, cinematography is by John Daly, and it was produced by Marina Gefter.
Is Lila Says worth watching?
Lila Says holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 106 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and romance, Lila Says is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Lila Says
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Cast of Lila Says
Vahina Giocante
Lila
Moa Khouas
Chimo
Karim Ben Haddou
Mouloud
Edmonde Franchi
Lila's Aunt
Lotfi Chakri
Bakary
Hamid Dkhissi
Big Jo
Carmen Lebbos
Chimo's Mother
Ghandi Assad
Sammy
Dominique Bluzet
Priest
Stéphanie Fatout
Claire Soulier
Barbara Chossis
Chinese Prostitute
Bruno Esposito
Police Inspector
Lila Says — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Lila Says in United States?
Lila Says is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV in United States.
▸Is Lila Says on Kanopy?
Yes — Lila Says is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Lila Says in?
Lila Says is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Lila Says?
Lila Says runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Lila Says rated?
Lila Says is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 106 ratings.
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