As I Open My Eyes

As I Open My Eyes

Directed by Leyla Bouzid

Produced by Hélicotronc, Blue Monday Productions

201598 min6.5 / 10

A tender yet tense coming-of-age drama centered on a mother-daughter conflict, set against the backdrop of pre-revolutionary Tunisia, where youthful rebellion and parental fear collide.

Tunis, summer 2010, a few months before the Revolution: Farah, 18 years old, has just graduated and her family already sees her as a future doctor. But she doesn't have the same idea. She sings in a political rock band, has a passion for life, gets drunk, discovers love and her city by night against the wishes of her mother Hayet, who knows Tunisia and its dangers all too well.

Questions people ask

  • Is As I Open My Eyes sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is As I Open My Eyes scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is As I Open My Eyes violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is As I Open My Eyes easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Does As I Open My Eyes end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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37/ 100

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Rarity67

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Surprise11

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Love45

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