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As I Open My Eyes

2015·Movie
1h 38min
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic747.4Rotten Tomatoes100%54%
IMDb6.7Metacritic747.4Rotten Tomatoes100%54%

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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.
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Crew

Directed by:
Leyla Bouzid
Written by:
Marie-Sophie Chambon, Leyla Bouzid
Produced by:
Sandra da Fonseca, Anthony Rey, Imed Marzouk
Composed by:
Céline Bernard, Thomas Grimm-Landsberg, Ludovic Van Pachterbeke

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream As I Open My Eyes legally?

KanopyHooplaOVIDKino Film CollectionArtify

As I Open My Eyes is included with a subscription to OVID, Kino Film Collection, and Artify in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is As I Open My Eyes worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is As I Open My Eyes rated?

Strong languageDrug use

Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is As I Open My Eyes?

1 h 38 min

As I Open My Eyes runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on As I Open My Eyes?

Critics87
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate As I Open My Eyes higher (87) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is As I Open My Eyes in?

FrenchArabic

It was made in French, with some Arabic. Produced in Belgium, France, Tunisia.

In how many countries can I watch As I Open My Eyes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for As I Open My Eyes in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.