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Spices and Lies (2025)
Italian title: Spezie e bugie - La piccola cucina di Mehdi
Original title: La Petite Cuisine de Mehdi
- 104 min
- Comedy
- Drama
Showing in 5 cinemas in Bologna, Capalbio, Lizzano in Belvedere and 2 more.
- Director
- Amine Adjina
- Cast
- Younès Boucif, Clara Bretheau, Hiam Abbass, Gustave Kervern, Laurent Stocker, Lou-Adriana Bouziouane
- Released in Italy
- Running time
- 1 hour 44 minutes
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama
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Spices and Lies: plot
Mehdi's life lies on a fragile balance. He plays the role of the perfect Algerian son for his mother Fatima, while hiding his relationship with Léa and his passion for French cuisine and wine, which he pursues as a chef at the bistro where he works. But Léa can no longer tolerate his family secrets and demands to meet Fatima. Cornered, Mehdi comes up with the worst possible solution...
Spices and Lies: trailer
Where to watch Spices and Lies in Italy
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Emilia-Romagna
Lombardy
Tuscany
Veneto
Spices and Lies: questions
When did Spices and Lies come out in Italy?
Spices and Lies opened in Italian cinemas on 10 September 2026.
How long is Spices and Lies?
Spices and Lies runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
Who directed Spices and Lies?
Spices and Lies is directed by Amine Adjina, starring Younès Boucif, Clara Bretheau, Hiam Abbass, Gustave Kervern and 2 more.
Where can I watch Spices and Lies in Italy?
Spices and Lies is showing in 5 cinemas in 5 towns: Bologna, Capalbio, Lizzano in Belvedere, Mantua and Verona. Times and tickets for each cinema are above.
Is Spices and Lies shown in English?
For now the screenings we know of are dubbed in Italian.