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In A Whisper

Play trailer In A Whisper 2026 1h 53m Drama LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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Back in Tunisia for her uncle's funeral, Lilia reunites with a family that knows nothing about her life in Paris, especially her love life. Determined to unravel the mystery surrounding the sudden death of her uncle, Lilia finds herself confronted with family secrets in a house where three generations of women cohabit between silences and traditions.

Critics Reviews

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Diego Semerene Slant Magazine Feb 19
3.5/4
Leyla Bouzid’s ability to capture the complexities and contradictions of familial affection is what makes In a Whisper so impressive. Go to Full Review Jordan Mintzer The Hollywood Reporter Feb 17
In Bouzid’s eloquent vision of family ties, a past like Daly’s both haunts the present and informs it. Go to Full Review Murtada Elfadl Variety Feb 14
These are believable people, giving the actors complicated feelings to play with. Only when Bouzid deals with the repercussions of homophobic Tunisian laws does the melodrama tip into ham-handedness. Go to Full Review Olivia Popp Purple Hour 5d
The film also holds a number of moments that deserve to be remembered, particularly resonant reflections about ... the actions that people might take in order to balance cultural norms, social pressures, and a preservation of personal autonomy. Go to Full Review Gisela Savdie El Heraldo Jun 23
Convincingly, the director immerses us in the characters' emotions. Imperceptibly, its denunciation grows, until the murmur becomes a statement. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Blai Morell Fotogramas May 26
3/5
The film leaves a feeling of having witnessed something intimate, but also incomplete. A film that doesn't dazzle, sure, but leaves a serene and honest impression. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Leyla Bouzid

Director

Eya Bouteraa

Lilia

Hiam Abbass

Wahida

Marion Barbeau

Alice

Feriel Chamari

Hayet

Leyla Bouzid

Screenwriter

Movie Info

Synopsis Back in Tunisia for her uncle's funeral, Lilia reunites with a family that knows nothing about her life in Paris, especially her love life. Determined to unravel the mystery surrounding the sudden death of her uncle, Lilia finds herself confronted with family secrets in a house where three generations of women cohabit between silences and traditions.
Director
Leyla Bouzid
Producer
Caroline Nataf
Screenwriter
Leyla Bouzid
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
French
Runtime
1h 53m