Yusra
Originally released in 1971. Yusra is a feature film. directed by Rachid Ferchiou.
Starring Ewa Swann, Richard Leduc, and Moheddine Mrad
Synopsis
On the evening of his birthday, the young painter Sadri walked out on his mistress Lisa, and the party planned in his honour.
While ambling along the beaches of Carthage in the dead of night, he sees a young woman, as beautiful as she was enigmatic, completely nude, rise up out of the waves. She told him her name was Yusra.
From that time on Sadri was to live a story of wild love and spellbinding erotism with the mysterious stranger, abandoning the heartbroken Lisa.
While attempting to paint her portrait, Sadri noticed there was a strange resemblance between Yusra and Lisa. An old wise man whom he met in the ruins of Carthage, told him that Yusra was one of the names of Dido, queen of ancient Carthage, who sometimes comes back to earth in the body of a young woman. Sadri tries to solve the mystery of the origins of the beautiful stranger.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- SATPEC
- Swedish Film Production
- Salammbô Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yusra about?
On the evening of his birthday, the young painter Sadri walked out on his mistress Lisa, and the party planned in his honour. While ambling along the beaches of Carthage in the dead of night, he s...
Who directed Yusra?
Yusra was directed by Rachid Ferchiou.
How long is Yusra?
Yusra has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Yusra released?
Yusra was released on January 1, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Yusra?
The main cast of Yusra includes Ewa Swann, Richard Leduc, Moheddine Mrad, M'Rad Bey, Christina Lindberg.