{"id":1538,"date":"2023-01-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"MOVIE REVIEW\nAs I Open My Eyes (\u00c0 peine j'ouvre les yeux)<\/strong>\nUnrated\u00a0-\u00a0\u00a0\n
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MOVIE REVIEW
\nAs I Open My Eyes (\u00c0 peine j’ouvre les yeux)<\/strong>
\nUnrated\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Genre: Drama, Music
\nYear Released: 2015
\nRuntime: 1h 42m
\nDirector(s): Leyla Bouzid
\nWriter(s): Leyla Bouzid, Marie-Sophie Chambon
\nCast: Baya Medhaffar, Ghalia Benali, Montassar Ayari
\nLanguage: Arabic, French w\/English subtitles
\nWhere To Watch: Available to view here OVID.tv<\/a><\/p>\n

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RAVING REVIEW: <\/strong>AS I OPEN MY EYES is a stunning work of art that showcases the power of filmmaking to convey the complexities of a moment. Winning critical acclaim at the prestigious Venice Film Festival, this debut feature by Leyla Bouzid is a tour-de-force that illuminates the tumultuous landscape of Tunisia in the lead-up to the Jasmine Revolution of 2010. The film explores the atmosphere of fear and oppression under the rule of the former President, where anyone perceived as a threat was intimidated.<\/p>\n

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At the center of the story is Farah, a young woman who defies the norms of society as a medical student and musician in a rebellious rock band. With a captivating smile and hypnotic movements, Baya Medhaffar’s portrayal of Farah brings energy and life to the screen. The film skillfully intertwines the political with the personal, providing a feminist perspective on the challenges faced by women in Tunisia and the Arab world. It has to be mentioned that the singing in the film is beyond powerful; you can feel it in your soul.<\/p>\n

Ghalia Benali’s portrayal of Farah’s mother, Hayet, is a masterclass in acting. Her emotionally charged performance as a mother searching for her daughter is a testament to the universal love and fear of parenthood. The cinematography captures the vibrant energy of Farah’s performances. It contrasts it with the darker side of her reality, offering a glimpse into the not-often-seen side of the city.<\/p>\n

AS I OPEN MY EYES is a powerful and nuanced reflection on the intergenerational struggles faced by women in Tunisia and the Arab world. The film’s climax is heart-wrenching and leaves the audience to imagine Farah’s future in the aftermath of the political turmoil. Bouzid’s direction and the performances of Medhaffar and Benali are outstanding.<\/p>\n

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MOVIE REVIEW As I Open My Eyes (\u00c0 peine j’ouvre les yeux) Unrated\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Genre: Drama, Music Year Released: 2015 Runtime: 1h 42m Director(s): Leyla Bouzid Writer(s): Leyla Bouzid, Marie-Sophie Chambon Cast: Baya Medhaffar, Ghalia Benali, Montassar Ayari Language: Arabic, French w\/English subtitles Where To Watch: Available to view here OVID.tv RAVING REVIEW: AS I OPEN […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1539,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1538","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t