Plot
In a poor Arab neighborhood, the nineteen years old Chimo lives alone with his mother and is a talented natural writer. His school teacher offers him the chance to study in Paris, inclusive with a letter of recommendation, but his mother can not afford and Chimo stays. His three best friends are completely losers and scoundrels. When the shy Chimo meets the gorgeous and sexy new-arrival in the ghetto Lila, who lives with a deranged aunt, his gross friend Mouloud falls for her. However, Chimo becomes close to Lila, who seduces him with her sexual games, telling him about her perverted sexual experience. The inexperienced Chimo falls in love for her, but he does not know how to declare his love for the girl. When Mouloud sneaks and listens to a private conversation between Lila and Chimo, he concludes that the girl is a whore, with tragic consequences.
Written by
Chimo, Ziad Doueiri, Mark Lawrence
Directed by
Ziad Doueiri
Crew
Production Countries
France, United Kingdom
Production Companies
Huit et Demi Productions, Zeal S.r.l., Passion Pictures, France 2 Cinéma, Pyramide Productions
Languages
Français
Awards
4 wins & 4 nominations