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Shéhérezade

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Critics Reviews

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Helen T. Verongos New York Times It's rare that a director's first feature film, accomplished with an ensemble of nonprofessional actors, proves to be as quietly powerful as Jean-Bernard Marlin's simple but lyrical "Shéhérazade." May 10, 2019 Full Review Deborah Young The Hollywood Reporter Gritty romantic realism in the French tradition. May 14, 2018 Full Review Jonathan Romney Screen International While its theme may be over-worked in French cinema, this tough debut feature from director Jean-Bernard Marlin evokes its world...with hot, nervy intensity, genuine emotional charge and an impressive non-professional cast. May 11, 2018 Full Review John Serba Decider Gritty realism. Superb cinematography. Terrific performances. Don't let it slip by. May 13, 2019 Full Review Lisa Nesselson France24 Everything rings true...low-budget, unpretentious and affecting. Sep 12, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Loved the story. Loved the struggle. That displayed true young love. Realistic movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Shéhérezade is great for its gritty realism, but is the story compelling? Zach just keeps messing up except for the one redeeming moment near the end. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member Filmed in beautiful style typical of french arthouse, the story follows the life of a young teenage man grappling with social morality between a world he has hustled to be his life support and the good that he knows. The romanticism tinted with teenage angst will bring you to your knees and shake you with catharsis as we follow always on the cusp of hope for redemption, as he naively delves deeper into the corroding underbelly of the hustle. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Director
Jean-Bernard Marlin