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Director
Léa Mysius
Cast
Noée Abita,
Juan Cano,
Laure Calamy,
Tamara Cano,
Ismaël Capelot,
Daouda Diakhaté
Genre
Drama
Ava, a 13-year-old girl, is on vacation when she learns that she is soon going to lose her eyesight. She is determined to live life to the fullest while she can still see, but finds herself embroiled in a troubling, crime-filled love affair.
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Variety by Jessica Kiang
Mysius’ startlingly assured, exquisitely shot “Ava” is a film that doesn’t simply explore the textural possibilities of 35mm film for the hell of it, it makes thematic use of them, to stunning, evocative effect.
CineVue by Christopher Machell
Sadly, the film’s final scenes lose their footing a little, clearly unsure of how to close the story, and are indicative of some of the film’s rougher edges. Nevertheless, in its totality Ava is a powerful and authentic depiction of a vital moment in a young woman’s life.
The Hollywood Reporter by Leslie Felperin
Mysius loses control of the tone, and the wayward direction of the last half hour, which unfolds mostly at a gypsy wedding and goes on 15 minutes too long, suggests difficulty finding resolution, a common problem with first films.
Screen Daily by Wendy Ide
Along with its arresting visual sense – the film is handsomely shot on 35mm – it can boast a robust resistance to the cinematic cliches of portrayal of disability.
Slant Magazine by Jake Cole
The film's constant cruelty is so inescapable that it starts to feel unfair not only to the protagonist, but to Iran itself.
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