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Film · 2015

As I Open My Eyes

Original titleÀ peine j'ouvre les yeux

Directed by Leyla Bouzid · starring Baya Medhaffer, Ghalia Benali and Montassar Ayari

Synopsis

Leyla Bouzid directs this film with a screenplay co-written with Marie-Sophie Chambon. The story focuses on Farah and her family, who live in Tunisia. During the summer of 2010, before the Revolution, Farah just finished baccalaureate and she is on track to enroll in the university. Unlike the beliefs of her family, Farah doesn't want to become a doctor. She wants to succeed and send a message with her rock band where she sings. Unlike the traditional model, Farah lives to the fullest way, enjoy her youth and love, making party and discover a different view of the night of Tunisia. This will cause a serious conflict with her mother Hayet, who knows the limitations and dangers that women have in a country like Tunisia.

The essentials

Runtime
102 min1 hour and 42 minutes
How long is As I Open My Eyes?
1 hour and 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Who directed As I Open My Eyes?
Leyla Bouzid.
Who is in As I Open My Eyes?
It stars Baya Medhaffer, Ghalia Benali, Montassar Ayari and Lassaad Jamoussi.
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Director
Leyla Bouzid
Writers
Leyla Bouzid

Soundtrack

All 10 songs
  1. 'Ala Hallet 'Aini (As I Open My Eyes)Vocals, 39, Baya Medhaffar, 39, Joujima Spotify
  2. Mel Fadda (From Boredom / De l'ennui)Vocals, Baya Medhaffar, Joujima, Montassar Ayari, oud
  3. Bladi (My Country/Mon pays)Joujima, Montassar Ayari, oud, Deena Abdelwahed, keys Spotify
  4. Benhayyi Al-BaghbaghanMaurice Louca
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