: Instead of focusing solely on the violence of the Lebanese Civil War, the film highlights the "vivacity" of youth—dancing to 80s electropop and falling in love amidst the chaos.
: The cast, particularly Rim Turki (contemporary Maia) and Paloma Vauthier (Alex), are noted for their natural and moving portrayals of a complex mother-daughter relationship. Critic Perspectives Memory Box (2021)
The Lebanese film , directed by Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige, is a visually inventive exploration of how trauma and nostalgia pass between generations. The Story : Instead of focusing solely on the violence