Sylvie Pialat

Drawing the romcom in vibrant new colors, Céline Devaux switches well-worn battles of the sexes for an animated tussle between rival world views. As a relatable cynic and an eccentric optimist, Blanche Gardin and Laurent Lafitte fizz with perfect chemistry in this Cannes-selected, delightful debut.

Juxtaposing an overwhelming sorrow with an underlying joy, Abderrahmane Sissako intertwines the cruel reality of occupation with buoyant, moving moments which emphasize the strength of the human spirit. A political film of defiance, resilience, and poetry.