Satin Rouge

Satin Rouge (2002)

  • 83% of critics liked it
    (47 reviews)

  • 64% of users liked it
    (931 ratings)

An attractive widow just edging into middle age begins to explore a new side of her personality once she's on her own in this drama from Tunisia. After the death of her husband, Lilia (Hiam Abbass) finds herself at a loss for what to do with her life. Her teenage daughter, Salma (Hend El Fahem), is… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 40 min.
Directed By
Raja Amari
Written By
Saida Ben Mahmoud
Genres
Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Art House & International, Comedy
In Theaters
Aug 30, 2002 Limited
On DVD
May 27, 2003
Zeitgeist Films

Critic Reviews

  • Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee

    Leading a double life in an American film only comes to no good, but not here. Matters play out realistically if not always fairly.

  • Mitchell Vantrease, Arizona Republic

    It's a weepy, nail-biting story line that's all too familiar, although Abbass portrays her character with strong conviction and carries the film gracefully.

  • Sid Adilman, Toronto Star

    There are many scenes of belly dancing, pure pleasure to watch.

  • Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

    Part of the charm of Satin Rouge is that it avoids the obvious with humour and lightness.

  • Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune

    A fascinating examination of the joyous, turbulent self-discovery made by a proper, middle-aged woman.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Leo L


    An interesting movie. Hiam Abbass stars.

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