The wedding song

Tunis, 1942. Nour and Myriam, 16, have been friends since childhood. They share the same house in a modest neighborhood where Jews and Muslims live in harmony. Each one secretly desires the other girl's life: while Nour regrets that she doesn't go to school like her friend, Myriam dreams of love. She is envious of Nour's engagement to her cousin Khaled, a sort of fantasy of the charming Arabian prince that they both share. Unfortunately, Khaled cannot find work. The engagement lingers and the prospect of being together grows more distant. In November 1942, the German army enters Tunis, changing everything.

Viewer Discretion: Explicit (though non-sexual) nudity

“This spirited film sustains its momentum as a tale of powerless women uniting to take back control of their destinies.” (Ella Taylor, Village Voice)

“This seductively fluid and tactile drama explores love and identity through the prism of the female body and the rights of its owner.” (Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times)

“A bold, very carnal take on adolescent female bonding in a setting not often portrayed onscreen.” (Boyd van Hoeij, Variety)