Leyla Bouzid
Writing

Leyla Bouzid

Born 1984-01-01 · Tunis, Tunisia

Leyla Bouzid was born and raised in Tunis, where she was an active member of the local cinema club. She studied French literature at the Sorbonne and film directing at La Fémis. À peine j'ouvre les yeux (As I Open My Eyes, 2015) is her first feature, selected at Venice Days, the Toronto IFF, Dubai IFF, Rotterdam IFF among others.

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Known for

A Tale of Love and Desire★ 6.3Viewing moment
A Tale of Love and Desire
2021
As I Open My Eyes★ 6.6Viewing moment
As I Open My Eyes
2015
In a Whisper★ 7.5Viewing moment
In a Whisper
2026
ZakariaViewing moment
Zakaria
2013
Northern Wind★ 6.6Viewing moment
Northern Wind
2018

Frequent collaborators

Hiam AbbassHiam AbbassSofia LesaffreSofia LesaffreCorinne MasieroCorinne MasieroAurélia PetitAurélia PetitMathilde La MusseMathilde La MusseSami OutalbaliSami OutalbaliPhilippe RebbotPhilippe RebbotBellamine AbdelmalekBellamine Abdelmalek