Leyla Bouzid’s ‘In a Whisper’ Wins Best Emerging Filmmaker at Rendez-Vous With French Cinema Showcase in New York

By Elsa Keslassy

Elsa Keslassy

International Correspondent

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Leyla Bouzid’s “In a Whisper” and Cédric Klapisch’s “Colors of Time” were the top winners at the 31st edition of Unifrance and Film at Lincoln Center’s Rendez-Vous With French Cinema.

“In a Whisper,” which premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival, took the Best Emerging Filmmaker Award at the New York showcase. Bouzid’s third film, following “A Tale of Love and Desire” and “As I Open My Eyes,” “In a Whisper” stars Eya Bouteraa (“Red Path”) as Lilia, a woman who returns to Tunisia for her uncle’s funeral and uncovers revelations about his life that echo secrets within her own family. Bouteraa stars opposite Hiam Abbass in the drama. Strand Releasing acquired it for U.S. distribution in Berlin.

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