As I Open My Eyes (DVD)
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.
5.1 Surround
- Leyla Bouzid - Director
- Marwen Soltana - Actor
- Youssef Soltana - Actor
- Deena Abdelwahed - Actor
- Lassaad Jamoussi - Actor
- Aymen Omrani - Actor
- Montassar Ayari - Actor
- Ghalia Benali - Actor
- Baya Medhaffar - Actor
Reviews
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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