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The Source (La source des femmes)2011

The Source (La source des femmes) (2011)

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70%
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AUDIENCE SCORE

67%

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The story takes place in current times, in a small village somewhere between North Africa and the Middle East. The women fetch water from a mountaintop spring in the blazing sun. They've done that since the beginning of time. Leila, a young bride, urges the women to launch a love strike: no more cuddling, no more sex until the men run water into the village. -- (C) Cannes

Cast

Leïla Bekhti
as Leila
Hafsia Herzi
as Loubna/Esmeralda
Hiam Abbass
as Fatima
Saleh Bakri
as Sami
Biyouna
as Vieux Fusil
Sabrina Ouazani
as Rachida
Mohammed Majd
as Hussein
Malek Akhmiss
as Soufiane
Zinedine Soualem
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Critic Reviews for The Source (La source des femmes)

All Critics (10) | Top Critics (6)

Based on a true story, The Source is a passionate but sometimes heavy-handed argument for gender equality in the Middle East.

August 23, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Top Critic

This populist parable draws intriguing battle lines between the sexes, but then forgets what it was supposed to be fighting about.

May 18, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Top Critic

Radu Mihaileanu's update of Lysistrata with overtones of the Arab Spring never settles on a consistent tone; as a result, serious moments lack force and lighter moments feel hollow.

May 17, 2012 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
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A whimsical tale of women, water and wedlock, with precious little direction, drive or purpose.

May 17, 2012 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Top Critic

The good intentions are obvious, but a bit more crunch is sorely needed.

May 15, 2012 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Top Critic

Offers an interesting and beautifully made picture of some important issues surround women's rights in patriarchal societies.

August 23, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
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