Keid Ensa

Produced in 1999

Keid Ensa

Film Information

Festival Edition 1999 - Edition 3
Section General
Director Farida Benlyazid
Country Morocco
Duration 90 min
Language Arabic
Category Arab Feature Films 1999
Producer Tingintania Films
Screenplay Farida Benlyazid
Cast Samia Akariou (Lalla Aicha), Rachid El Ouali (The Prince)
Genre Arab Feature Film

Synopsis

Lalla Aicha is the daughter of a rich merchant who has always had everything she wanted. With no mother, her nanny Dada Mbarka indulges her whims. One day, she meets the King's son while watering basil plants, leading to a complex relationship that explores themes of love, respect, and the battle of the sexes.

Full Description

Lalla Aicha is the daughter of a rich merchant who has always had everything she wanted. As she has no mother, her nanny Dada Mbarka gives in to all her whims. Her encounter with the King's son one day on the terrace as she is watering some basil plants changes her life. Could this be love? It certainly could, but this spoiled child cannot bear being an object of teasing. The prince becomes grounded, keeping her at a distance. From this verbal sparring match, Lalla Aicha makes the prince jump through hoops of emotions, arousing his interest and ultimately earning his respect. It is a tale about the battle of sexes, which is a battle of wits and humanity itself.