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Caramel 7.1 2007 Movie

Caramel

Dir. Nadine Labaki · France, Lebanon · Arabic, French

Beauty, love, and friendship in the heart of Beirut

Our take by Kerine Wint

Charming and heartfelt, Caramel captures the spirit and beauty of Beirut and its diverse and complex society. The story follows a group of women who work at a beauty salon as they navigate their relationships, dreams, and struggles in a changing and often restrictive environment. The film’s lush and colorful visuals, rich cultural references, and strong performances create a warm and intimate atmosphere that invites the audience to connect with the characters’ joys and sorrows. Although the ending feels listless, it is a delightful and empowering celebration of women’s friendship and resilience.

What happens

In a beauty salon in Beirut the lives of five women cross paths. The beauty salon is a colorful and sensual microcosm where they share and entrust their hopes, fears and expectations.

Awards

Cannes

1 nom

Nominated: Official Selection: Directors' Fortnight

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Kerine Wint

Kerine Wint

Kerine Wint is a curator at A Good Movie to Watch. When she’s not absorbed in anime and weird docu-series, she reviews speculative fiction for Fiyah Lit Magazine or designs album covers and magazines. As for her film taste, One Cut of the Dead (2017), The Lure (2015), Inu-Oh (2021), and Dear Ex (2018) sum it up pretty well.