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Nestled in the mountains somewhere between North Africa and the Middle East, the women of one village are on strike. Fed up of trekking miles every single day to the nearest well, newly wed Leila leads a campaign to force the men to share the duty of bringing water to the village. Overcoming the wrath of the village elders and an unexpected visit from an old flame, Leila brings the colourful local traditions face-to-face with the modern world. Fun, lively and unforgettable, this is an entertaining journey through the African mountains to the heart of one vibrant community.

2012 · 2h 15m
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Director Radu Mihaileanu

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Nestled in the mountains somewhere between North Africa and the Middle East, the women of one village are on strike. Fed up of trekking miles every single day to the nearest well, newly wed Leila leads a campaign to force the men to share the duty of bringing water to the village. Overcoming the wrath of the village elders and an unexpected visit from an old flame, Leila brings the colourful local traditions face-to-face with the modern world. Fun, lively and unforgettable, this is an entertaining journey through the African mountains to the heart of one vibrant community.

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Studio
A Revolver Entertainment Release 2012
Released
2012
Run Time
2 hr 15 min
Rated
15 Contains one scene of sexual violence
Regions of Origin
France, Belgium, Italy, Morocco
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Languages

Original Audio
Arabic, Arabic (Morocco), Arabic (Algeria), Arabic (Iraq), French (France), French
Audio

Arabic (Algeria) (AAC)

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English (United Kingdom) (Always On)