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In A Whisper

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Back in Tunisia for her uncle's funeral, Lilia reunites with a family that knows nothing about her life in Paris, especially her love life. Determined to unravel the mystery surrounding the sudden death of her uncle, Lilia finds herself confronted with family secrets in a house where three generations of women cohabit between silences and traditions.

Critics Reviews

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Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com 10h
3/5
Eya Bouterra’s performance deftly centers the film. Go to Full Review Jack Walters Loud and Clear Reviews 20h
4/5
It’s not just a family drama about grief and loss, nor is it always a gripping mystery with high stakes and clever twists. It’s both of these things in well-balanced measures, with finely tuned performances and unwavering visual creativity. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Leyla Bouzid

Director

Eya Bouteraa

Lilia

Hiam Abbass

Wahida

Marion Barbeau

Alice

Feriel Chamari

Hayet

Leyla Bouzid

Screenwriter

Movie Info

Synopsis Back in Tunisia for her uncle's funeral, Lilia reunites with a family that knows nothing about her life in Paris, especially her love life. Determined to unravel the mystery surrounding the sudden death of her uncle, Lilia finds herself confronted with family secrets in a house where three generations of women cohabit between silences and traditions.
Director
Leyla Bouzid
Producer
Caroline Nataf
Screenwriter
Leyla Bouzid
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
French
Runtime
1h 53m