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why I'm sleepy.

Before, every night... Rachida...

I can't bring myself to hit her...

Why am I such a weakling ?

Just hit her for no reason.

And never back down !

Come on, you can write to him !

I'll marry him first !

You're not working fast enough.

You spend your time gossiping.

We're set on

a love marriage aren't we ?

I'll marry S'lim

and nobody else.

And contraception, too.

No more than 2 kids.

Like that, we can travel.

All in good time.

"She threw off her veils

"and stood naked

as the day she was born.

"Blessd the womb that bore her !

"It was only then that Nour

realised the beauty of the princess,

"that her skin was as white as linen,

"and she smelled of amber

and roses.

"he took her in his arms,

"felt for her intimate depths

"to reveal her pearl... intact."

What's wrong with you ?

You light the fire in my oven

and I gotta say no to Karim?

Now I gotta throw water

on my coals?

It's a sin to waste my heat...

and the water !

Leila, you're sadistic !

You want me

to run home screaming

for my husband:

"Come and take me !"

I'm trying to share a bit of culture

with you gaggle of hens.

This book is what we are.

It shows that sensuality

can be a pleasure.

Teach me O Madam Sex-Instructor

How can I pull a sex strike

and still keep my sensuality:

"No, I don't want to !

Yes, no...no more !

"Oh, yes, yes !

"No, no !"

Stop it, papa !

Stop it !

Shut up !

Go back to bed !

You wanna strike ? Take this one !

We'll see who gives up first !

You wanna strike ?

There's your strike !

And you shut up !

Happy now ?

She's his wife.

I won't say anything to your brother.

Is there another solution ?

Come on guys,

we're gonna be late.

I'll beat her to death

if I have to !

Come on, calm down !

I'll accept anything

except lack of respect !

You gotta agree

it's hard work getting the water.

- You try it.

- It's not that far.

Anyone here tried it ?

What is this anyway?

A lightning strike?

No warning ?

Has anyone asked them

why they're doing it ?

And the government ?

Been promising us water for years

and done nothing !

We put in a submission to the Sub-Prefect's

two years ago !

We've done all we could.

My friends...

bureaucracy is one thing,

the affront given by the women is quite another:

They're in defiance of the Koran,

defying tradition

and refusing procreation !

And questioning

our authority as their husbands !

And doing it in front

of the children !

It's also the fault of the colonists,

before independence.

We're is still poisoned by their ways.

I say we show them

who's master !

Calm down, friends !

Sami, what do you think ?

You've got some influence over

the young people.

I think we should wait

for a decision from the Sub-Prefect,

and hope our submission...

Sami !

I'm asking you

what you think about the strike ?

Perhaps the women could be helped,

in carrying the water.

And a pipe could be put in

using the tourism money...

...without waiting for the government.

That's my advice.

You can stick it up your... !

Sort your wife out

or I'll do it for you !

Who are you talking about ?

Your foreigner !

All because she can read and write !

It'll never happen

with our women !

They were led astray.

So you're happy for it

to go on forever ?

Why are the others so stubborn

and violent ?

- What's the answer ?

- Carry the water.

And don't let those old guys

push us around !

Nassim?

May Allah smile on you my son.

How's it going ?

Not too tough in town ?

You're well ?

Yes I got the money,

may Allah preserve and bless you !

Listen, Nassim.

I'll send some cakes for your boss

at the construction site,

and you tell him that I made them

especially for him.

Yes, thanks to God !

What ? When are you coming ?

Dropped out !

Move it, donkey !

Turn around !

Don't ever do this to me

when I'm talking to my son !

Turn around.

Turn around,

or I'll sell you at the market !

Turn around you stupid animal !

God damn you !

"Te quiero, miamor" for evermore,

with Allah's love, Esmeralda.'

Still on strike ?

More than ever !

Ah, these women! God only knows

how to get around them.

How much for you

and your cart ?

- How much'll you pay ?

- Gimme a price.

Come on, we'll decide afterwards.

A kilo of semolina.

- How's your son ?

- He'll never marry your daughter.

Whadda you mean ? You gave your word !

- Witches !

- You broke your promise.

They're witches !

- What'll I say to Acha ?

- That's your problem.

- What's she going to think ?

- I don't give a damn !

Where's that witch...?...

I'm going to kill you !

Stop it !

You've ruined my life !

I spit in your face !

Are you proud of yourself ?

You dare to even look at me !

Stop it ! That's enough !

Loubna, go to your room !

Leila ! Telephone !

Leila, my girl. How are you ?

Mama ! How lovely to hear you.

Alright, thank God.

You miss me.

Are you OK ?

Alright, thank God.

And papa ?

Everything's fine, thank God.

And Grandpa and Grandma ?

Lis says hi, too.

Grandpa's lying down.

He's got a bad back.

Pray he gets better soon.

Give him a hug from me.

And Marouane, Hafsia, Hiam, Khalid?

Everybody's fine.

Mother, I love you and I'm so happpy

to hear from you,

I'd so like to see you,

to see the whole family,

the village... I so miss you all...

Don't talk so quickly, sweetie,

I'm calling on your brother's 'phone.

He said I've got 5 minutes

What's this about a love strike ?

Is it true ?

It's a disgrace !

What are people going to think ?

Your dowry cost us dearly.

It was not easy for your father.

If he divorces you,

everything's lost.

And your honour as well.

If you're divorced,

only an old or sick man will take you.

What's become of you, girl.

Do you want me to come over there ?

Who told you about this ?

Mama, who told you ?

You know you should have stayed

where you belong.

Down there !

Why did you tell her ?

Would you 've pulled the strike

in front of your parents ?

What do you want from me ?

Why do you hate me ?

You've stolen my Sami

and my husband.

You've stolen my men

from me !

And Mohamed?

You want water to the village.

A submission was put in

two years ago.

Why do you want to change

such an old tradition,

that's been in place

since time immemorial ?

You're not dying of thirst

are you ?

There are other priorities

you'd be aware of...electricity.

I know. It's been a year

since you put in poles,

meters, even doorbells.

But no electricity.

I am surprised that an educated man

like you says that.

You know how much electricity costs,

indexed to oil prices ?

Do you know how much

all the installations,

have cost already?

Other villages haven't got that far.

Be patient.

Your wives will get electricity,

then water.

And what comes after that ?

They'll want a washing machine.

You know the price of them ?

So we ask ourselves :

How will they occupy themselves

instead of washing the laundry ?

They'll natter endlessly on the phone,

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