Honey and Ashes
7.6
Set against the vibrant backdrop of contemporary North Africa, this drama follows three women as they navigate the complex interplay between tradition and modernity. Each woman, driven by her own desires for success and meaningful relationships, faces societal pressures and cultural constraints that test their resolve. As their lives unexpectedly intersect, they reveal the shared struggles and resilience needed to overcome the obstacles placed in their path.
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Cast
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Nozha Khouadra
Leila
Known for
Le Brio
Marseille
Samia Mzali
Naima
Also in
In the Land of Tararani
Nadia Farès
Known for
The Crimson Rivers
Storm Warning
Lotfi Layouni
Amel Hedhili
Amina
Also in
The Silences of the Palace
Girls from a Good Family
Elke Müller
Jamel Sassi
Idriss
Known for
Arab Blues
Halfaouine: Boy of the Terraces
Samir
Yves Kropf
Naji Najeh
Moha
Also in
4 Weeks
Susann Wach-Rösza
Neji Nejah
Moha (as Naji Najeh)
Nadia Fares Director · Yves Kropf Writer Kahéna Attia Editor
United States release October 1, 1998 · Produced in Germany, Switzerland, Tunisia · Languages Arabic, French
Production
Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion AG
Production
ZDF/Arte
Production
Germany · Switzerland · Tunisia
Produced in
Languages
Original title
العسل والرماد
Original language
Arabic
Spoken on screen
Arabic · French
Release dates
Switzerland · August 17, 1996
Premiere
United States · October 1, 1998
Theatrical
Argentina
November 15, 1997 · Mar del Plata Film Festival
Belgium
September 1, 1996 · Theatrical · Namur International Festival of French-Speaking Film
Burkina Faso
February 1, 1997 · Ouagadougou Panafrican Film and Television Festival
Canada
September 11, 1997 · Toronto International Film Festival
China
November 3, 1997 · Shanghai International Film Festival
Czechia
July 1, 1997 · Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
France
October 1, 1996 · Montpellier Mediterranean Film Festival
Germany
January 1, 1997 · Max Ophüls Festival
Portugal
June 4, 1997 · Troia Film Festival
Singapore
April 18, 1998 · Singapore International Film Festival
Spain
November 1, 1996 · Gijón International Film Festival
Tunisia
October 1, 1996 · Carthage Film Festival
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