Satin Rouge
Drama, Music
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2002
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After the death of her husband, Lilia's life revolves solely around her teenage daughter, Salma. Whilst looking for Salma late one night, Lilia stumbles upon a belly dance cabaret and though initially reserved and taken aback by the culture of the place, Lilia gets consistently drawn back to it. She befriends one of the belly dancers and is encouraged into dancing for the audience. Lilia also starts a romance with one of the cabaret's musicians, who unbeknown to both of them, is also romancing Salma.
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Runtime:
100 min
Release date:
16 May 2002
Country:
FR, TN
Languages:
Arabic, French
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
4 wins.
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Though far from perfect -- the film is predictable -- Satin Rouge is a refreshing view of a foreign culture.
– Marta Barber,
Miami Herald,
22 Nov 2002
fresh:
It's a weepy, nail-biting story line that's all too familiar, although Abbass portrays her character with strong conviction and carries the film gracefully.
– Mitchell Vantrease,
Arizona Republic,
15 Nov 2002
fresh:
There are many scenes of belly dancing, pure pleasure to watch.
– Sid Adilman,
Toronto Star,
1 Nov 2002
fresh:
Part of the charm of Satin Rouge is that it avoids the obvious with humour and lightness.
– Liam Lacey,
Globe and Mail,
1 Nov 2002
fresh:
A fascinating examination of the joyous, turbulent self-discovery made by a proper, middle-aged woman.
– Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Oct 2002