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Director: Josef Fares
Movie review
From Time Out London
Based on director Fares’ own experiences, Zozo (Imad Creidi) is his young counterpart, growing up in Beirut during civil war. On the eve of their emigration to Sweden, his entire family are cruelly dispatched by Lebanese militia, leaving Zozo to make the journey alone. With a soap opera script and scenes of clichéd magical realism clumsily shoehorned in wherever possible (talking chickens, Zozo’s daydreams, etc.), it’s a simple story told with an alarming lack of originality. The tone is reminiscent of Benigni’s ‘Life is Beautiful’: you’ll either quickly succumb to its doe-eyed sense of whimsy, or feel like you’re being emotionally raped.Author: DJ
Time Out London Issue 1835: October 19-26 2005
User reviews of this film
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- LEBYVR said...
- Posted on Jun 27 2008 06:20 great movie . U will really feel it if u have experienced war or being a refugee or immigrant. About a child who lost everything but hope. OFCOURSE , subtitiles won't give u the exact meanings but u will get hidden meanings from their face expressions , highly recommended
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Cast & crew
Director: Josef Fares
Cast: Imad Creidi, Elias Gergi, Viktor Axelsson full cast
Genre(s): Drama
Duration: 103 mins
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