Spices and Lies (2025)

7.0/10 • 104 min • Comedy Drama

Overview

Mehdi's life lies on a fragile balance. He plays the role of the perfect Algerian son for his mother Fatima, while hiding his relationship with Léa and his passion for French cuisine and wine, which he pursues as a chef at the bistro where he works. But Léa can no longer tolerate his family secrets and demands to meet Fatima. Cornered, Mehdi comes up with the worst possible solution...

Cast

Younès Boucif

Clara Bretheau

Hiam Abbass

Gustave Kervern

Laurent Stocker

Christophe

Birane Ba

Agathe Dronne

Horya Benabet

Nina Zem

Heidi Becker-Babel

Maître Pingeard

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