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Curative Magic of Cinema » THE GUARDIAN

An ode to cinema and the joys it brings » DEADLINE

A passionate, meta tribute to the cinema of (Nazer’s) native Iran » SCREEN INTERNATIONAL

A film full of hear, (recalling) the magic of Cinema Paradiso » THE GLASS BEAD JOURNAL

An entertaining adventure. A story of magic found in the most unlikely of places » DMOVIES ★★★★

Hassan Nazer crafts a passionate, meta tribute to the cinema of his native Iran” – SCREEN DAILY

Top 2023 Film by Critic Choice » THE TIMES ★★★★

“There is plenty for all viewers to enjoy in its quiet humour” – THE TIMES ★★★★

“A warm, affectionate drama” – TOTAL FILM ★★★★

“The free-spirited innocence here…something of British classics such as Local Hero or Whisky Galore” Peter Bradshaw

“An enchanting celebration of youthful innocence, inspirational goals and world cinema” – MORNING STAR ★★★★

“A passion for championing filmmakers and stories unrepresented in our industry”

“We believe Nadira has the talent to bring many more engaging, important, surprising and entertaining films to our screens.”

BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE (BFI) & CHANEL FILMMAKER AWARDS ‘S JURY, about Nadira Murray