- David Parkinson, EMPIRE

'Eagerly awaited... heart-warming and heart-breaking... outstanding.... an unforgettable, Cesar-
winning debut from Hafsia Herzi'
- Jason Solomons, THE OBSERVER FILM QUARTERLY

'A richly characterised sprawl of a film…an affectionate, intimate portrait of a port, a community
and a culture... confirms Kechiche as one of the new filmmakers with the keenest eye for the
cultural complexity of 21st century France'
- Jonathan Romney, LONDON FILM FESTIVAL

'Beautifully made, agonizing black comedy'
- John Lichfield, THE INDEPENDENT

'Sublime skill... a work of wonder, both uplifting and shattering. The sort of film discovery that
makes festivals so valuable…it was a privilege to witness its public debut'
- Jason Solomons, THE OBSERVER

'Kechiche’s heartfelt portrayal of a small North African port community...'
- Sonya Barber, TIME OUT

'Kechiche’s lively epic drama...'
- Shelia Johnston, THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

'Wows critics and wins prizes... hailed as a social and political masterpiece'
- Angelique Chrisafis, THE GUARDIAN

'Highly-rated... brilliant...'
- Nigel Andrews, FINANCIAL TIMES

'A brilliant snapshot of hopes and immigrants dreams... both uplifting and heart-breaking... Genius'
- Jason Solomons, BBC LONDON.COM

'One of the quiet revelations in Venice... Kechiche’s lively epic drama...'
- Shelia Johnston, DAILY TELEGRAPH

'Ambitious social-issues family drama... Entire ensemble cast is strong...
- Alissa Simon, VARIETY

'A cine-verite tour-de-force... powerful...'
- Lee Marshall, SCREEN INTERNATIONAL