BBCNEWS The Film Review August 28, 2021 22:55:00
Observes all of this and plays an increasingly key role in this film of two halves. it's a fascinating and disturbing look at the contradiction of young girls' lives in modern day urban egypt. film—maker ayten amin draws excellent performances from her cast of newcomers, and everyday scenes become riveting under her keen observational eye. i could've watched the opening bus scene, in which souad tells various strangers tall stories about her fiance, for hours. and there's a subtle bathroom moment that speaks volumes about repressed female sexuality. souad's second half isn't quite as strong ...