The Secret of the Grain

The Secret of the Grain (2007) starring Habib Boufares, Leila D'Issernio, Hafsia Herzi, Bouraouia Marzouk. After getting laid off from his job in the shipyards, a Tunisian immigrant to France named Slimane (Boufares) decides to pursue his longtime dream of opening a couscous restaurant. Only problem is, on the night of the big opening, his children misplace the grain that is needed as the base for the couscous. Some of the scenes in this movie go on too long, as does the movie itself, but it's all rather well done -- even if the ending does seem a bit abrupt. In French, with English subtitles. Grade: B+