“Gharzeddine’s picture is a calling card to audiences, that Lebanese cinema can be more than simply turgid, sober and serious dissections of political and cultural history. They can be entertaining too. The film is unafraid to dart off in new directions, and it has a fine sense of it’s own absurdity, finding wonderful moments of black comedy amongst the tragedy.”

“Gharzeddine proves herself a patient filmmaker, ever-so-slowly developing a toxic situation that eventually reaches a boiling point. While it’s a harrowing story, it’s also a savage black comedy with moments that feel as if ripped from a Coen Brothers film, yet Gharzeddine never lets it stray too far, reeling it into authenticity at every turn.”

“Director Noor Gharzeddine has an almost Spielbergian approach to developing her characters. She doesn’t just let great writing and talented actors work and speak for themselves, but she uses her sets and cinematography to make every scene dedicated to these characters feel close and personal.”

“Gharzeddine’s debut feature is a must see, exploring gender roles and domestic violence through a cultural lens. ”