: The "terraces" and the women's bathhouse (hammam) serve as powerful metaphors for childhood innocence and the looming rules of adulthood.
Even decades later, the of the storytelling is supported by the warm, sun-drenched cinematography. The film was shot by Alain Levent, who captures the texture of the ancient city beautifully. The contrast between the dark, winding alleyways of the streets (the male domain) and the bright, open rooftops (the female domain) is a visual metaphor for Noura’s split life. : The "terraces" and the women's bathhouse (hammam)