La nuit du verre d'eau (2023)
Release Year: 2023
Alternative Title: Mother Valley, El valle de la esperanza
Director: Carlos Chahine
Writer: Carlos Chahine, Tristan Benoît
Production & Genre
Producer: N/A
Companies: Orjouane Productions, Autres Rivages Films, Les Quatre Cents Films, 13 Prods
Genre: Drama
Budget: 1.200.000
Story
Layla, a young mother and model wife, spends her summer in a remote Christian community nestled in the mountains. An unexpected encounter with a Frenchman causes Layla to question her role as a woman living within a patriarchal society.
Summary
La nuit du verre d'eau (2023), directed by Carlos Chahine, is a drama film that follows Layla's awakening to the societal norms and expectations imposed upon her as a woman. Set in a remote Christian community during the summer months, Layla's accidental encounter with a Frenchman acts as a catalyst for self-reflection. Despite limited plot details, the movie promises to explore themes of female empowerment and societal critique.
