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Lila Says
Lila Says

Lila Says

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Based on a controversial French novel, Lila Says tells the story of a quiet young poet named Chimo who 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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

89 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

26 January 2005

Country

France

Cast

Vahina Giocante

Vahina Giocante

Lila

Moa Khouas

Moa Khouas

Chimo

Karim Ben Haddou

Karim Ben Haddou

Mouloud

Edmonde Franchi

Edmonde Franchi

Lila's Aunt

Lotfi Chakri

Lotfi Chakri

Bakary

Hamid Dkhissi

Hamid Dkhissi

Big Jo

Carmen Lebbos

Carmen Lebbos

Chimo's Mother

Ghandi Assad

Ghandi Assad

Sammy

Dominique Bluzet

Dominique Bluzet

Priest

Stéphanie Fatout

Stéphanie Fatout

Claire Soulier

Barbara Chossis

Barbara Chossis

Chinese Prostitute

Bruno Esposito

Bruno Esposito

Police Inspector

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