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SPICES AND LIES

by Amine Adjina

synopsis

Mehdi's life lies on a fragile balance. He plays the role of the perfect Algerian son for his mother Fatima, while hiding his relationship with Léa and his passion for French cuisine and wine, which he pursues as a chef at the bistro where he works. But Léa can no longer tolerate his family secrets and demands to meet Fatima. Cornered, Mehdi comes up with the worst possible solution...

international title: Spices and Lies
original title: La Petite Cuisine de Mehdi
country: France
sales agent: Pyramide International
year: 2025
genre: fiction
directed by: Amine Adjina
film run: 104'
release date: FR 10/12/2025
screenplay: Amine Adjina
cast: Younès Boucif, Clara Bretheau, Hiam Abbass, Gustave Kervern, Birane Ba, Malika Zerrouki, Laurent Stocker, Agathe Dronne, Inès Boukhelifa, Horya Benabet
cinematography by: Sébastien Goepfert
film editing: Guerric Catala
art director: Michel Schmitt
costumes designer: Marta Rossi
music: Amine Bouhafa
producer: Nicolas Blanc
production: Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
distributor: Pyramide Distribution

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