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Spices and Lies (2025)
Directed by Amine Adjina
Overview
Mehdi’s life lies on a fragile balance. He plays the role of the perfect Algerian son for his mother Fatima, while hiding his relationship with Léa and his passion for French cuisine and wine, which he pursues as a chef at the bistro where he works. But Léa can no longer tolerate his family secrets and demands to meet Fatima. Cornered, Mehdi comes up with the worst possible solution…
Length 104 minutes
Actors
Younès Boucif | Clara Bretheau | Hiam Abbass | Gustave de Kervern | Laurent Stocker | Lou-Adriana Bouziouane | Malika Zerrouki | Birane Ba | Agathe Dronne | Inès Boukhelifa | Horya Benabet | Kenza Lagnaoui | Nina Zem