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Cinematography
Oran glows like a fever dream. Every frame wants to be touched.
Acting
Aït Aattou's transformation from wide-eyed boy to hollowed man is devastating.
Score
Gabriel Yared weaves Arab-Andalusian strings into pure longing.

Director
Alexandre Arcady
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