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The Season of Men (2001): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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The Season of Men is a 2001 drama directed by Moufida Tlatli, starring Sabah Bouzouita and Rabia Ben Abdallah. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes. It holds 49% on TMDB.

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The Season of Men (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 2m (122 min)
Director
Moufida Tlatli
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Season of Men About?

The premise of The Season of Men without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following a period living in the busy city of Tunis, a mother and her daughter return to Djerba, a secluded island community where women hold a unique and powerful matriarchal society. As winter descends, they bring with them hidden truths and lingering emotional wounds, and must navigate the complexities of their return to this insular and traditionally-rooted environment.

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Cast & crew

The Season of Men Cast

Sabah Bouzouita leads the cast, with Rabia Ben Abdallah. Directed by Moufida Tlatli.

From the director

More from Moufida Tlatli

One more film directed by Moufida Tlatli: The Silences of the Palace.

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Ratings

The Season of Men Reviews & Ratings

The Season of Men holds 49% on TMDB.

Plot

The Season of Men Plot Summary

What happens in The Season of Men from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

An 18-year-old girl named Aïcha resides on the beautiful island of Djerba, where she is married to Said, who spends much of his time working in Tunis. Before Aïcha can join him in the bustling capital, Said expresses a desire for her to bear him a son. Living under the strict authority of her mother-in-law, alongside several other wives who also wait for their husbands to return, Aïcha’s life is filled with challenges. Eventually, she gives birth to a son named Aziz and is granted permission to reunite with Said in Tunis.

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The whole story of The Season of Men, scene by scene

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The Season of Men Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Season of Men.

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How Well Do You Know The Season of Men?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

The Season of Men Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “La Saison des hommes” and “남자들의 계절”.

Also known as
  • La Saison des hommes
  • 남자들의 계절

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The Season of Men FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Season of Men, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Season of Men?

The Season of Men runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

When was The Season of Men released?

The Season of Men was released on September 28, 2001.

Who directed The Season of Men?

The Season of Men was directed by Moufida Tlatli.

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Who is in the cast of The Season of Men?

The Season of Men stars Sabah Bouzouita and Rabia Ben Abdallah.

How is The Season of Men rated?

The Season of Men has 49% on TMDB.

Does The Season of Men have a post-credit scene?

No. The Season of Men has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Season of Men in?

The original language of The Season of Men is French.

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