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2002 film directed by Raja Amari. After the death of her husband, Lilia's life revolves solely around her teenage daughter, Salma. Whilst looking for Salma late one night, Lilia stumbles upon a belly dance cabaret and though initially taken aback by the culture of the place, Lilia gets drawn back to it. She befriends one of the belly dancers and is encouraged into dancing for the audience. Lilia also starts a romance with one of the cabaret's musicians, who unbeknownst to both of them, is also romancing Salma. Produced in France and Tunisia - in Arabic and French, with optional English subtitles. Unrated, 100 minutes. |
