Spices and Lies
La Petite Cuisine de Mehdi
Synopsis
Mehdi's life lies on a fragile balance. He plays the role of the perfect Algerian son for his mother Fatima, while hiding his relationship with Léa and his passion for French cuisine and wine, which he pursues as a chef at the bistro where he works. But Léa can no longer tolerate his family secrets and demands to meet Fatima. Cornered, Mehdi comes up with the worst possible solution...
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Spices and Lies / La Petite Cuisine de Mehdi (2025) - Trailer (English Subs)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-29
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Festa del Cinema di Roma
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amine Adjina
- Screenplay & Story
- Amine Adjina
- Original Score
- Amine Bouhafa
- Original Title
- La Petite Cuisine de Mehdi
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, CNC, Ciné+, OCS, Cofimage 36, SG Image 2023, Cinécap 8, Cineaxe 6, Procirep-Angoa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amine Adjina
Amine Adjina
Amine Bouhafa
Sébastien Goepfert
Guerric Catala
Nicolas Blanc
Department Leadership Roster
Amine Adjina
Director
Amine Adjina
Screenplay
Nicolas Blanc
Producer
Sébastien Goepfert
Director of Photography
Amine Bouhafa
Original Music Composer
Guerric Catala
Editor
Michel Schmitt
Production Design
Marta Rossi
Costume Design
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FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Spices and Lies about?
Mehdi's life lies on a fragile balance. He plays the role of the perfect Algerian son for his mother Fatima, while hiding his relationship with Léa and his passion for French cuisine and wine, which he pursues as a chef at the bistro where he works. But Léa can no longer tolerate his family secrets and demands to meet Fatima. Cornered, Mehdi comes up with the worst possible solution...
Who directed Spices and Lies?
Spices and Lies was directed by Amine Adjina.
Who stars in Spices and Lies?
The principal cast of Spices and Lies includes Younès Boucif, Clara Bretheau, Hiam Abbass, Gustave Kervern, Laurent Stocker.
When was Spices and Lies released and how long is it?
Spices and Lies was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Spices and Lies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spices and Lies was composed by Amine Bouhafa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spices and Lies?
Spices and Lies holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).