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Audience reaction to “Under The Fig Trees”

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There were 18 reaction slips returned following the screening of this film.  The comments were:

  • ‘Excellent’: 1 vote
    • A day in the life as a life in a day.  Superb performances, masterful changes of emotion all at the same pace. The feudal meets the 21st Century yet both groups share the same human preoccupations. And moments of communal pure joy, the highlight.
  • ‘Very Good’: 11 votes
    • Tunisia may be a Muslim country, but the romantic dreams, flirtations and jealousies of youth and the disappointments and regrets of their elders are universal.
    • An interesting film.  It was good to see how the young women stood up for themselves and enjoyed each other’s company.
    • An enjoyable watch on a working day out in the orchard, under the sun.  Actresses were very impressive.
    • Observant naturalistic film making.  Quite a contrast to the last film I saw – Dune 2!
    • Wonderfully naturalistic performances coaxed from all the principal actors in this gentle paced gem of a film.
    • Fascinating observations: the men like men everywhere, and the women & girls who just want to have fun – and ‘love’!
    • A privilege to watch – A lot said but subtly.  One would just hope that the younger generation would have a better life in male/female relationships.
    • Interesting concept for the story.  Enjoyed the portrayal of ‘everyday’ squabbles, rivalries, hurt feelings, etc.
    • Simple and real, the essence of life condensed into one day.
    • I recall pea-picking 40 years ago was more intense – but not as hot.
  • ‘Good’: 3 votes
    • Well-acted by ‘non actors’.  Tensions between generations, sexes and Boss and workers well portrayed.
    • While it was great to see Islamic women as individuals and not through a western or male gaze, I have to admit I did still find it a bit bland and like being at work myself.  Always good to see the sisterhood thriving though.
  • ‘Satisfactory’: 3 votes
    • Eastenders on a fig tree plot? Mildly entertaining but didn’t grab me!
    • Tedious in the extreme.
    • Felt very slow, despite being quite short.
  • ‘Poor’: 0 votes

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Audience reaction to “Plan 75”

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There were 18 reaction slips returned following the screening of this film.  The comments were:

  • ‘Excellent’: 4 votes
    • What a film. Scary how the world is changing.
    • Emptying of handbags really got through!
  • ‘Very Good’: 9 votes
    • The silent screams of humanity versus faceless bureaucracy.
    • Very thought-provoking content.
    • Definitely makes one feel uneasy.
    • Very well observed – we watch people watching people & thinking – Plan 75. Nah!! Keep on living & looking after old people!!
    • Totally chilling – was it hopeful? – not sure. Too many shades of “Zone Of Interest”.
      Beautiful performances. A whole new concept of call centres.
    • I’ve never understood why people should not manage their own demise.
  • ‘Good’: 4 votes.
    • Curious. The Art of living and (not) dying!
  • ‘Satisfactory’: 1 vote
    • Voluntary?????
  • ‘Poor’: 0 votes

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Audience reaction to “Love According to Dalva”

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There were 21 reaction slips returned following the screening of this film.  The comments were:

  • ‘Excellent’: 13 votes
    • Not so much a film about child abuse, rather a story of a child finding strength when her world is turned upside down.  Terrific performances from the 2 young leads and directed with great sensitivity.
    • An excellent film.  Quite haunting.
    • An outstanding portrayal of a damaged child. Very emotional.
    • A remarkably assured début from Zelda Samson as “child-woman” Dalva. Haunting, unsettling and unforgettable.
    • One of the most humane films I have ever seen. Marked by superb performances. And the perfectly judged transition from pseudo woman to child was a joy to behold.
    • Amazing film. So sensitively told and so well acted.
    • Difficult subject dealt with sensitively.
    • Zelda Samson deserves the Oscar.
    • Great demonstration of why it takes girls/women years to report their abusers.
      Great casting & acting.
    • Excellent performances, esp. Dalva & Samia.  Very much enjoyed the study of such families.
    • Sad – one confused girl.
    • I met this child once!
  • “Very Good”: 6 votes
    • All aspects of cinematography were impressive.
    •  Very sensitively filmed. Dalva showed all the mixed emotions.
    • Could it have a ‘happy ending’. A gripping drama – excellent performances – especially from the girls – Samia & Dalva.
    • Shocking – excellent young actors.
    • Very traumatic – is our care system any better? I have my doubts.
      Excellent performances – very harrowing.
    • Thought provoking.
  • “Good”: 1 vote
  • “Satisfactory”: 1 vote
  • “Poor”: 0 votes

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