Berlin International Film Festival Review: Meryam Joobeur’s ‘Who Do I Belong To’
“‘Who Do I Belong To’ is social realist cinema at its stodgiest and most self-serious.”
“‘Who Do I Belong To’ is social realist cinema at its stodgiest and most self-serious.”
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“Al Rasheedโs feature directorial debut succeeds through its cultural specificities, enlightening cinematography and authentic performances.”
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