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In A Whisper

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Back in Tunisia for her uncle's funeral, Lilia reunites with a family that knows nothing about her life in Paris, especially her love life. Determined to unravel the mystery surrounding the sudden death of her uncle, Lilia finds herself confronted with family secrets in a house where three generations of women cohabit between silences and traditions.

Critics Reviews

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Diego Semerene Slant Magazine 1d
3.5/4
Leyla Bouzid’s ability to capture the complexities and contradictions of familial affection is what makes In a Whisper so impressive. Go to Full Review Jordan Mintzer The Hollywood Reporter 2d
In Bouzid’s eloquent vision of family ties, a past like Daly’s both haunts the present and informs it. Go to Full Review Murtada Elfadl Variety 5d
These are believable people, giving the actors complicated feelings to play with. Only when Bouzid deals with the repercussions of homophobic Tunisian laws does the melodrama tip into ham-handedness. Go to Full Review Diego Batlle Otroscines.com 2d
3/5
... In A Whisper reaches its best moments when it focuses on the most intimate and in many cases tender relationships between the characters...[Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Amber Wilkinson Screen International 5d
The film unfolds over six days of mourning, and an impeccable ensemble cast and a vivid sense of time and place allow for a nuanced exploration of relationships under pressure; not just from personal prejudice, but also from wider social constraints. Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com 6d
3/5
Eya Bouterra’s performance deftly centers the film. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Leyla Bouzid

Director

Eya Bouteraa

Lilia

Hiam Abbass

Wahida

Marion Barbeau

Alice

Feriel Chamari

Hayet

Leyla Bouzid

Screenwriter

Movie Info

Synopsis Back in Tunisia for her uncle's funeral, Lilia reunites with a family that knows nothing about her life in Paris, especially her love life. Determined to unravel the mystery surrounding the sudden death of her uncle, Lilia finds herself confronted with family secrets in a house where three generations of women cohabit between silences and traditions.
Director
Leyla Bouzid
Producer
Caroline Nataf
Screenwriter
Leyla Bouzid
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
French
Runtime
1h 53m