‘Al Baraneya’ Review: Cinema Verité Doesn’t Get More Naturalistic Than Egyptian Director Ashgan El-Hamus’ Impressive Debut
There isn’t an iota of artificiality in Ashgan El-Hamus’ impressive debut “Al Baraneya,” not an easy accomplishment given that it’s fiction looking like a documentary, with a cast almost exclusively composed of relatives. The format translates to an energized intimacy, enhanced by months of workshopping the story together with the one professional actor, Reem Amer, […]
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