A Tale of Love and Desire
Une histoire d'amour et de désir
Ahmed, 18, is French of Algerian origin. He grew up in the Parisian suburbs. On the benches of the university, he meets Farah, a young Tunisian full of energy recently arrived from Tunis. While discovering a body of sensual and erotic Arabic literature that he never knew existed, Ahmed falls deeply in love with this girl, and although literally overwhelmed by desire, he will try to resist it.
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Where can I watch A Tale of Love and Desire in the United States?
A Tale of Love and Desire is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, OVID, France Channel Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is A Tale of Love and Desire on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. A Tale of Love and Desire is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside OVID, France Channel Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free.
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A Tale of Love and Desire streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for A Tale of Love and Desire?
A Tale of Love and Desire scores 6.2 on The Movie Database and 6.6 on IMDb.
Who stars in A Tale of Love and Desire?
A Tale of Love and Desire stars Sami Outalbali, Zbeida Belhajamor, Diong-Kéba Tacu, Aurélia Petit, and Mahia Zrouki. Leyla Bouzid is the director.
How long is A Tale of Love and Desire?
A Tale of Love and Desire runs 1h 42m (102 minutes).
When did A Tale of Love and Desire come out?
A Tale of Love and Desire was released on September 1, 2021.
Which studio made A Tale of Love and Desire?
A Tale of Love and Desire was produced by Blue Monday Productions and ARTE in France and Tunisia.
What languages is A Tale of Love and Desire in?
A Tale of Love and Desire is in Arabic and French, and its original language is French.
What language is A Tale of Love and Desire in?
A Tale of Love and Desire is in French, and its original title is Une histoire d'amour et de désir.
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