As I Open My Eyes (DVD)

Directed by Leyla Bouzid

Release Year: 2015

Running Time: 102

UPC: 7 38329 21182 0

Color Type: Color

Country: Tunisia, France, Belgium

Language: Arabic with English subtitles

Genres: World Cinema, Sexuality, Drama, Musical, Culture, Tribeca Film Festival

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Cast

Marwen Soltana
Youssef Soltana
Deena Abdelwahed
Lassaad Jamoussi
Aymen Omrani
Montassar Ayari
Ghalia Benali
Baya Medhaffar

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Directed by Leyla Bouzid

As I Open My Eyes depicts the clash between culture and family as seen through the eyes of a young Tunisian woman balancing the traditional expectations of her family with her creative life as the singer in a politically charged rock band. Director Leyla Bouzid's musical feature debut offers a nuanced portrait of the individual implications of the incipient Arab Spring.

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5.1 Surround

New York Times Critics' Pick "Ms. Medhaffar has the charisma, if not the voice, of the young Joan Baez." -New York Times

"Best fictional film yet about the Arab Spring." -Indiewire

"Showcases a stand-out lead performance by first-timer Baya Medhaffar." -Variety

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As I Open My Eyes Montassar Ayari (l), Baya Medhaffar (r)

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