Spices and Lies

Mehdi leads a double life to satisfy the expectations of his mother, Fatima. While he presents himself as an obedient Algerian son at home, he secretly works as a chef in a bistro where he pursues his love for French wine and cuisine. He also hides his romantic relationship with Léa, his colleague. The conflict intensifies when Léa grows tired of the deception and insists on meeting Fatima, leading Mehdi to take a desperate and misguided approach to resolve the situation.

Written and directed by Amine Adjina, this French comedy-drama stars Younès Boucif in the lead role of Mehdi, alongside Clara Bretheau as Léa and Hiam Abbass as Souhila. The supporting cast includes Gustave Kervern, Laurent Stocker, and Lou-Adriana Bouziouane. The production was supported by several companies, including Ciné+, CNC, OCS, and Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo.

Released on December 10, 2025, with a runtime of 104 minutes, the film has a modest amount of audience feedback. On TMDB, it holds a rating of 6.7/10 based on 12 votes.