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Red Satin

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A lonely widow (Hiam Abbass) gets involved with her daughter's (Hend El Fahem) lover and befriends a belly dancer in a cabaret.
Red Satin

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Critics Consensus

Abbass shines at the center of this sensuous and vibrant film.

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Kam Williams Global Rhythm Magazine 01/12/2007
4/4
A daring drama that addresses how a wanton woman copes with a strict social structure that would deny her any outlet for her animalistic urges. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 08/26/2005
3/5
Donald J. Levit ReelTalk Movie Reviews 01/19/2003
A celebration of unintellectualized joy and the discovery of life. Go to Full Review Urban Cinefile Critics Urban Cinefile 12/27/2002
Bellydancing, with its ancient roots and links to fertility rituals, is a colourful and physical expression of life forces that Lilia has to rediscover. Go to Full Review Joe Baltake Sacramento Bee 11/29/2002
3/4
Leading a double life in an American film only comes to no good, but not here. Matters play out realistically if not always fairly. Go to Full Review Phil Villarreal Arizona Daily Star 11/29/2002
3/4
Though the path to self-assurance may seem a little dubious, you can't knock it too hard. After all, it worked for Lilia. And it worked for Amari. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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09/19/2012 Nice light film. The plot is predictable but nonetheless..not a complete waste of time. See more 09/14/2012 Sensual story about a widow who finds the missing passion in her life in a Tunisian belly-dance cabaret. See more 06/06/2011 Hiam is just so gorgeous.... See more 06/15/2010 Gentil, un peu neuneu, mais son exotisme ravit les occidentaux que nous sommes !! See more 06/15/2010 Beau petit film plein de charme. See more 04/20/2010 Didnot like it at all, bad idea , bad direction.. it's non sense See more Read all reviews
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Raja Amari

Director

Hiam Abbass

Lilia

Hend El Fahem

Salma

Monia Hichri

Folla

Nadra Lamloum

Hela

Maher Kamoun

Chokri

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Red Satin

Red Satin (2002) Hiam Abbass as Lilia (center) and Monia Hichri as Folla (right). Hiam Abbass as Lilia. Monia Hichri as Folla (left) and Hiam Abbass as Lilia. Hiam Abbass as Lilia (left) and Hend El Fahem as her daughter Salma. Hiam Abbass as Lilia (left) and Maher Kamoun as Chokri. Hiam Abbass as Lilia. Abou Moez El Fazaa as the boss (left) and Hiam Abbass as Lilia. Director Raja Amari. Hiam Abbass as Lilia. View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis A lonely widow (Hiam Abbass) gets involved with her daughter's (Hend El Fahem) lover and befriends a belly dancer in a cabaret.
Director
Raja Amari
Producer
Alain Rozanès, Pascal Verroust, Dora Bouchoucha
Screenwriter
Raja Amari
Distributor
Zeitgeist Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Arabic
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 23, 2002, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Jun 17, 2003
Box Office (Gross USA)
$230.7K
Runtime
1h 29m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)