The Sticky Side of Baklava explained

The Sticky Side of Baklava
Native Name:
Director:	Maryanne Zéhil
Producer:	Maryanne Zéhil
Cinematography:	Nathalie Moliavko-Visotzky
Editing:	Dominique Fortin
Music:	Benoît Charest
Studio:	Mia Productions
Distributor:	Axia Films
Runtime:	88 minutes
Country:	Canada
Language:	French

The Sticky Side of Baklava (French: La face cachée du baklava) is a Quebec film recounting the story of a clash between Lebanese and Quebec cultures, as played out in the relationship between two sisters. It features Jean-Nicolas Verreault, Claudia Ferri, Raïa Haïdar and Geneviève Brouillette.^{[1] [2]}

Plot

The Sticky Side of Baklava takes a comedic look at cultural difference, as experienced by two sisters who leave Lebanon to settle in Montreal. Houwayda embraces the lifestyle and values of her new home, while Joelle holds onto her Lebanese traditions. When faced with an important life choice that will affect the people around her, Houwada questions the values of her past as well as her present.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Festivals

• World premiere at the Cinemania Film Festival^[6]
• Durban International Film Festival^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: ICI.Radio-Canada.ca. Zone Arts-. La face cachée du baklava : les différences culturelles vues par le prisme de l'humour. November 7, 2020. Radio-Canada.ca. fr-ca.
2. Web site: Departure Lebanese Style. 2021-07-29. en-US.
3. Web site: 2020-10-21. La face cachée du Baklava : Détente et rire. 2021-07-28. AgendaCulturel.
4. Web site: Payez. Stéphanie. 2020-11-23. La face cachée du baklava : l'humour culturel. 2021-07-28. Éklectik Média. fr-FR.
5. Web site: 2019-07-13. Tournage de " La face cachée du baklava ". 2021-07-28. La Presse+. fr.
6. Web site: Film LA FACE CACHÉE DU BAKLAVA. 2021-07-28. Festival Cinemania. fr-fr.
7. Web site: Departure Lebanese Style. 2021-07-29. en-US.