A Tale of Love and Desire
2021, French. Directed by Leyla Bouzid.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 86 TMDB viewer ratings.
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A Tale of Love and Desire is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, OVID, and France Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Leyla BouzidDirector
- Sami OutalbaliAhmed Ouannas
- Zbeida BelhajamorFarah Kallel
- Diong-Kéba TacuSaidou
- Aurélia PetitProfesseur Anne Morel
- Mahia ZroukiDalila
- Bellamine AbdelmalekKarim
- Mathilde La MusseLéa
- Samir ElhakimHakim
- Khemissa ZarouelFaouzia
- Sofia LesaffreMalika
- Baptiste Carrion-WeissDamien
- Charles PoitevinGarçon rue Mouffetard
Details
- Released
- 1 September 2021
- Original title
- Une histoire d'amour et de désir
- Country
- France, Tunisia
- Written by
- Leyla Bouzid
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A Tale of Love and Desire: quick answers
Is A Tale of Love and Desire worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 86 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Tale of Love and Desire?
A Tale of Love and Desire runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does A Tale of Love and Desire have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Tale of Love and Desire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Tale of Love and Desire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for A Tale of Love and Desire yet.
Which OTT platform is A Tale of Love and Desire on?
A Tale of Love and Desire is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, OVID, and France Channel in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Tale of Love and Desire?
If you liked A Tale of Love and Desire, try Fire with Fire, The Little Sister, My Policeman.
Who directed A Tale of Love and Desire?
A Tale of Love and Desire (2021) was directed by Leyla Bouzid and stars Sami Outalbali, Zbeida Belhajamor, Diong-Kéba Tacu.