# Lila Says (2005)

> A gifted but isolated young writer is swept into a seductive romance whose private intensity collides with neighborhood jealousy and social prejudice.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/31143

## Facts

- Runtime: 89 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance
- Director: Ziad Doueiri
- Cast: Vahina Giocante, Moa Khouas, Karim Ben Haddou, Edmonde Franchi, Lotfi Chakri, Hamid Dkhissi, Carmen Lebbos, Ghandi Assad
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0424237/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: sultry, raw, tender, arthouse movie night, romantic drama evening

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