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1.00*
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This is hailed as an important film for the African continent, bearing elements of the Nouvelle Vague (so it's a bit arthouse and experimental). Which is nice and all, but looking at the actual film, the result is paltry. The direction is amateurish and though some attempts are being made to create a magical atmosphere, nothing works. The cinematography is bland and nothing like its French role models. The score is poor too, the performances aren't great and the dreamier scenes never felt successful. It's a good thing the film is pretty short, but there are few scenes that made any kind of impact, and in the end, I was just glad to see the end credits. Disappointing. Read all