As I Open My Eyes

Synopsis

Tunis, summer 2010, a few months before the Revolution: Farah, 18 years old, has just graduated and her family already sees her as a future doctor. But she doesn't have the same idea. She sings in a political rock band, has a passion for life, gets drunk, discovers love and her city by night against the wishes of her mother Hayet, who knows Tunisia and its dangers all too well.

Director

Leyla Bouzid

Written by

Marie-Sophie Chambon

Music

Khyam Allami

Studio

Hélicotronc

Released

23 December 2015

Genres

Drama