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Leyla Bouzid's 'A voix basse' Explores Homophobia in Tunisia

other · 2026-04-22

Leyla Bouzid's new film 'A voix basse' follows a young woman returning to Tunisia for her uncle's funeral, uncovering family and societal violence around homosexuality. The film addresses forbidden love and unspoken tensions in Tunisian society.

Key facts

  • Film title: 'A voix basse'
  • Director: Leyla Bouzid
  • Setting: Tunisia
  • Plot: Young woman returns for uncle's funeral
  • Theme: Homosexuality and societal violence
  • Source: Le Monde article
  • Date: April 22, 2026

Entities

Artists

  • Leyla Bouzid

Institutions

  • Le Monde

Locations

  • Tunisia

Sources