3 best films according to the press:
1: on adamant – 4.2/5
“Recently awarded the Golden Bear at the Berlinale, this documentary, broadcast in a floating therapy center, offers its subjects the appearance of great intelligence.” Author Gerard Lefort (Les Inrockuptibles)
“The film graciously captures the sweetness and necessity of this unique space, where humanity and dignity are at the core, the norms of a violent society somewhat transcended.” Alexis Campion (The Sunday Journal)
2nd: the last queen – 3.8/5
“A wonder produced by two filmmakers who believed rightly and madly in their project: the story of a woman, Queen Zafira, asserting herself in an age where power is a priori the prerogative of men.” by Eric Fransonette (aSee-aLire.com)
“Between legend and reality, the issue of Zafira’s existence is not resolved. Meanwhile, his version sits perfectly in front of Damien Unuri and Adila Bendimerad’s camera. And it’s worth the detour to obscure theaters. ” By Falila Gbadamas (Franceinfo Culture)
3rd: broken dog – 3.7/5
“From the beginning, Chien de la Casse establishes his stylization, which places him in a genealogy that goes back to Pagnol, Gionot, even Tony Renoir. Duran brings out speech accents and scanners, inventing a language based on expressions. He develops his own poetry in his time.” By Jean-Marie Samock (Cahiers du Cinéma)
“The first nasty and graceful film.” By Guillemette Odicchino (Telerama)
Life for Real is #7 in Top Press with a 2.9/5.
3 best movies according to viewers:
1: The Last Queen – 4.2/5
“It’s a great first film, full of good intentions and accomplishments.” By Ludwig Bryan
“A very beautiful film, masterfully interpreted by Adila Bendimerad and Dali Bensalah. Algeria as we have never seen it, the brilliant light of Tipasa, the luxurious costumes… great cinema!”
2nd: Junk Dog – 4/5
“A film that is good for French cinema, the real direction of the actors, no dead time, the mastery of the script, the right music, an auteur film in scale, a real cinema film!” By JLESTER
“The actors are all very good, the dialogue sometimes stilted and poetic. The staging is simple and good. A brilliant first film, Jean-Baptiste Durand is a director to follow!” weakly
3rd: On Adamant – 3.9/5
“Wonderful. Very touching. Long shots to emphasize these words, these people… great.” by Sydney
“Very good Philibert, get on the boat, go fast! Another psychiatry is possible…” Del Morel
Life for Real is #8 in the top viewers with 3/5.
* Based on AlloCiné Barometer ratings as of Friday, April 21, 2023, for films released in theaters on April 19 with at least 10 top press reviews and 50 top audience ratings. These two tops do not include films released in France once or several times.
Source: Allocine
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