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- 2002
- Zeitgeist Films
- 1 h 40 m
- 2002
- Zeitgeist Films
- 1 h 40 m
Summary A widowed Tunisian seamstress takes an unlikely journey of self-discovery in writer-director Raja Amari's sumptuous and sensual film. (Zeitgeist Films)
Directed By: Raja Amari
Written By: Raja Amari
- 2002
- Zeitgeist Films
- 1 h 40 m
- 2002
- Zeitgeist Films
- 1 h 40 m
Red Satin
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Summary A widowed Tunisian seamstress takes an unlikely journey of self-discovery in writer-director Raja Amari's sumptuous and sensual film. (Zeitgeist Films)
Directed By: Raja Amari
Written By: Raja Amari
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 21 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 21 Critic Reviews
73
90% Positive
19 Reviews
19 Reviews
10% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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Undoubtedly downplays the seamier, less attractive experiences of Arab women and men in Tunisian cabaret culture, and plays up the fairy-tale charm of the universal ''Flashdance'' formula in an unusual setting.
The movie rides on Ms. Abbass's serenely confident performance. As Lilia metamorphoses from a shy housebound widow into a woman calmly rejoicing in her body and her sexuality, Ms. Abbass marks her character's every blush and hesitation in the process of letting go with a winning delicacy and sweetness.
A fascinating examination of the joyous, turbulent self-discovery made by a proper, middle-aged woman.
Part of the charm of Satin Rouge is that it avoids the obvious with humour and lightness.
Though far from perfect -- the film is predictable -- Satin Rouge is a refreshing view of a foreign culture.
Predictable as Satin Rouge's plot points may be, it ultimately resists characterization as an amiable and conventional tale of sexual rebirth.
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Production Company
A.N.P.A. (Agence Nationale de Promotion de l'Audiovisuel),
ADR Productions,
Arte France Cinéma,
Canal+,
Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC),
Nomadis Images
Release Date Aug 23, 2002
Duration 1 h 40 m
Awards
Torino Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Montréal World Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Seattle International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
