In her third film, “In a Whisper,” Tunisian writer-director Leyla Bouzid charts an emotional mystery for her characters. Ostensibly the film is about a family gathering for the funeral of a prodigal son, while the protagonist, his niece, tries to uncover how he died. However, the film is less a whodunnit than it is an […]
‘In a Whisper’ Review: A Funeral Uncovers Buried Secrets in Leyla Bouzid’s Emotional Family Mystery
Feb 13, 2026 | 8:30 AM