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The Kitchen (2023)
Two stories in one
Yes it is a bit of a slow burner..
With the description of 'dystopian' you would expect it to be taken over with the razzle dazzle of futuristic tech, however it is very subtle and not the main focus.
Instead you have two parallel stories, one being gentrification and the other a developing relationship.
As always with Brit films, the acting is realistic and not overly dramatic. Do not expect long teary monologues and warm embraces!
The gentrification, rich/poor divide, forced evictions and police brutality are cleverly written into a futuristic setting. It did leave me hoping for a part 2.
Farha (2021)
Not what I was expecting
I was expecting an all out film about war but was pleasantly surprised. The story based around a central character Farha. A typical teenager to start with who than has to survive an uncertain situation. Watching the film I could sense her desperation and frustration. It was well written and executed. As a viewer i felt everything from hope, sadness and relief for farha. The young actress did a brilliant job. One particular scene with a crying baby thats just out of reach was done well and very hard to forget. Overall it was captivating to watch such a life changing horrific event from the eyes of a young girl through a crack in an old door. Inspired by true events I feel the film was subtle yet still managed to capture the terrors of nakba.