Lila Says
Lila dit ça
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
Gijón International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 24, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ziad Doueiri
- Screenplay & Story
- Joelle Touma, Ziad Doueiri, Mark Lawrence
- Original Score
- Nitin Sawhney
- Original Title
- Lila dit ça
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Huit et Demi Productions, Zeal S.r.l., Passion Pictures, Pyramide Productions, France 2 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ziad Doueiri
Joelle Touma, Ziad Doueiri, Mark Lawrence
Nitin Sawhney
John Daly
Tina Baz
Marina Gefter
Department Leadership Roster
Ziad Doueiri
Director
Joelle Touma
Writer
Ziad Doueiri
Writer
Mark Lawrence
Writer
Tina Baz
Editor
Yves Bernard
Production Design
John Daly
Director of Photography
Nitin Sawhney
Original Music Composer
Pierre Matard
Costume Design
Marina Gefter
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lila Says
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lila Says about?
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.
Who directed Lila Says?
Lila Says was directed by Ziad Doueiri.
Who stars in Lila Says?
The principal cast of Lila Says includes Vahina Giocante, Moa Khouas, Karim Ben Haddou, Edmonde Franchi, Lotfi Chakri.
When was Lila Says released and how long is it?
Lila Says was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Lila Says?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lila Says was composed by Nitin Sawhney.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lila Says?
Lila Says holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).