In a Whisper (2026)
À voix basse
Director: Leyla Bouzid
Cast: Eya Bouteraa, Hiam Abbass, Marion Barbeau, Fériel Chammari, Selma Baccar
More About This Film
In a Whisper, originally titled À voix basse, is a French-Tunisian family drama about Lilia, a young woman who returns to Tunisia after the death of her uncle. Staying in the family home brings her into close contact with three generations of women and with memories and tensions that have remained largely unspoken.
Leyla Bouzid writes and directs the film, continuing her interest in identity, family, and the emotional distance between generations. Eya Bouteraa leads the cast with Hiam Abbass and Marion Barbeau, while the story also contains a mystery surrounding the circumstances of the uncle's death.
- Written and directed by Leyla Bouzid.
- Eya Bouteraa plays Lilia.
- Hiam Abbass and Marion Barbeau are among the principal cast.
- The film is a France-Tunisia co-production.
- It premiered in the main competition at the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival and was nominated for the Golden Bear.
Where to Watch
In a Whisper has a festival and European arthouse distribution profile, with streaming depending on local rights.