Honey Cigar
Cigare au miel
Synopsis
Paris, 1993. Selma, 17, lives in a bourgeois and secular Berber family. When she meets and is strongly attracted to Julien, a dashing young man, she realizes for the first time the heavy rules of her patriarchal family and how they affect her intimacy. As Islamism takes over her country of origin and her family crumbles, Selma discovers the power of her own desire. She must resist and fight. Through the strength of her people, she starts walking down the path of what it means to become a free woman.
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Honey Cigar / Cigare au miel | 2020 - Trailer (English subtitles)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-24
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kamir Aïnouz
- Screenplay & Story
- Kamir Aïnouz
- Original Score
- Julie Roué
- Original Title
- Cigare au miel
- Country of Origin
- Algeria, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Willow Films, Les Productions du Ch'timi, Eliph Productions, Les Films du Fleuve
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kamir Aïnouz
Kamir Aïnouz
Julie Roué
Jeanne Lapoirie
Albertine Lastera
Christine Rouxel, Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar
Department Leadership Roster
Kamir Aïnouz
Director
Kamir Aïnouz
Writer
Jeanne Lapoirie
Director of Photography
Julie Roué
Original Music Composer
Angelo Zamparutti
Production Design
Christine Rouxel
Producer
Albertine Lastera
Editor
Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar
Producer
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MNR
***2020***
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What is Honey Cigar about?
Paris, 1993. Selma, 17, lives in a bourgeois and secular Berber family. When she meets and is strongly attracted to Julien, a dashing young man, she realizes for the first time the heavy rules of her patriarchal family and how they affect her intimacy. As Islamism takes over her country of origin and her family crumbles, Selma discovers the power of her own desire. She must resist and fight. Through the strength of her people, she starts walking down the path of what it means to become a free woman.
Who directed Honey Cigar?
Honey Cigar was directed by Kamir Aïnouz.
Who stars in Honey Cigar?
The principal cast of Honey Cigar includes Zoé Adjani, Amira Casar, Lyes Salem, Louis Peres, Idir Chender.
When was Honey Cigar released and how long is it?
Honey Cigar was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Honey Cigar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Honey Cigar was composed by Julie Roué.