Mint Tea
Le thé à la menthe
Synopsis
A young Algerian in Paris has not been as successful as he claims in letters home, and when his mother unexpectedly arrives for a visit of several months, he is hard put to hide his circumstances -- and the fact that he has resorted to small-time criminal activity to support himself. His mother disembarks in her traditional attire, a warm-hearted woman who does not have a clue as to how this foreign society functions but also has absolutely no inhibitions about finding out, if the need arises. As the story progresses, the mother catches on to her son's circumstances though the two are still not able to confront the deception and right it. Even with a low budget, this first-time feature-length story by Bahloul Bahloul combines satire, comedy, and pathos to bring home a relationship between mother and son that transcends life's many obstacles.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abdelkrim Bahloul
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Curtelin, Abdelkrim Bahloul
- Original Score
- Lahlou Tighremt
- Original Title
- Le thé à la menthe
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abdelkrim Bahloul
Jean Curtelin, Abdelkrim Bahloul
Lahlou Tighremt
Charles Van Damme
Jacques Witta
Gilles Ricci, Jean-Claude Patrice
Department Leadership Roster
Lahlou Tighremt
Original Music Composer
Chantal Giuliani
Production Design
Gilles Ricci
Producer
Charles Van Damme
Director of Photography
Jean Curtelin
Writer
Abdelkrim Bahloul
Writer
Jacques Witta
Editor
Abdelkrim Bahloul
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mint Tea.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mint Tea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mint Tea about?
A young Algerian in Paris has not been as successful as he claims in letters home, and when his mother unexpectedly arrives for a visit of several months, he is hard put to hide his circumstances -- and the fact that he has resorted to small-time criminal activity to support himself. His mother disembarks in her traditional attire, a warm-hearted woman who does not have a clue as to how this foreign society functions but also has absolutely no inhibitions about finding out, if the need arises. As the story progresses, the mother catches on to her son's circumstances though the two are still not able to confront the deception and right it. Even with a low budget, this first-time feature-length story by Bahloul Bahloul combines satire, comedy, and pathos to bring home a relationship between mother and son that transcends life's many obstacles.
Who directed Mint Tea?
Mint Tea was directed by Abdelkrim Bahloul.
Who stars in Mint Tea?
The principal cast of Mint Tea includes Chafia Boudraa, Abdellatif Kechiche, Krimo Bouguetof, Malick Bowens, Dominique Pinon.
When was Mint Tea released and how long is it?
Mint Tea was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Mint Tea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mint Tea was composed by Lahlou Tighremt.