How long is The Source?

The Source is 2 hr 16 min long.

Who is Leila in The Source?

Leïla Bekhti plays Leila in the film.

What is The Source about?

In an isolated and scenic Maghreb village, women carry the workload – literally! While their husbands leisurely sip tea and play cards, the wives painstakingly hike the treacherous mountain path to fetch water from the local spring. Young, beautiful and progressive Leila (Leila Bekhti) becomes concerned about the influx of injuries from the arduous hike and she decides to take action. Modern towns have running water, why can’t they? With the support of her husband Sami and her widowed neighbor, Leila resolves to incite a small, but resonant strike to motivate the menfolk to ameliorate the situation. The women will withhold sex until the water is flowing into their village. Their empowerment grows beyond the strike at hand and they begin to aspire towards equal rights in other aspects of their world. Director Radu Mihaileanu gives latitude for a broad spectrum of opinions resulting in a tone of optimism and community growth.

The Source

Name: The Source
Genre: Art House/Foreign,Comedy
Duration: 136
Rating: 67

NR 2 hr 16 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is The Source?: The Source is 2 hr 16 min long.

Who directed The Source?: Radu Mihaileanu

Who is Leila in The Source?: Leïla Bekhti plays Leila in the film.

What is The Source about?: In an isolated and scenic Maghreb village, women carry the workload – literally! While their husbands leisurely sip tea and play cards, the wives painstakingly hike the treacherous mountain path to fetch water from the local spring. Young, beautiful and progressive Leila (Leila Bekhti) becomes concerned about the influx of injuries from the arduous hike and she decides to take action. Modern towns have running water, why can’t they? With the support of her husband Sami and her widowed neighbor, Leila resolves to incite a small, but resonant strike to motivate the menfolk to ameliorate the situation. The women will withhold sex until the water is flowing into their village. Their empowerment grows beyond the strike at hand and they begin to aspire towards equal rights in other aspects of their world. Director Radu Mihaileanu gives latitude for a broad spectrum of opinions resulting in a tone of optimism and community growth.