Sweet And Bitter (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 9.5
Released in 2000, Sweet And Bitter is a drama film directed by Naceur Ktari, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Barely relieved from a serious depression and against the advice of his psychiatrist, Slah, theater director, mentally weakened by his career, announces to his wife Amel, a rich woman who finances his projects, his decision to mount the famous play Essoud (The Dam) of Mahmoud Messadi renowned for its complexity. But the same evening, driving his car, Slah overthrows a young woman named Aisha. At first distraught, he then experiences a strange fascination for this beautiful young girl contrarian who becomes his friend and his muse. Amel, her husband's moral, emotional and financial support, convinced the director of the theater to program Le Barrage. Although suffering in silence of the presence of Aisha, Amel decides for love for her husband to invite the young woman near them, in the field of her parents, in an oasis of the south of Tunisia. A strange three-way household is formed when doubts and suspicions, desires and temptations, love and complexities are revealed.
Who’s in it. Sweet And Bitter stars Noureddine El Ati as Slah, Ines Baili, Sonia El Ati as Aïcha and Lamine Nahdi as Brahim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, Sweet And Bitter sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweet And Bitter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet And Bitter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet And Bitter (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sweet And Bitter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sweet And Bitter worth watching?
- Sweet And Bitter holds an audience score of 9.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sweet And Bitter?
- Sweet And Bitter stars Noureddine El Ati, Ines Baili, Sonia El Ati, Lamine Nahdi and Zoubeir Bornaz.
- When was Sweet And Bitter released?
- Sweet And Bitter was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.