Caramel
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- Synopsis
- A Beirut beauty salon serves as a microcosm of modern society in director Nadine Labaki's look at liberated conversation in a conflicted society. Over the course of their day it becomes readily apparent that women are truly the same everywhere, ......
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- Starring
- Nadine Labaki, Yasmine Al Masri, Joanna Moukarzel, Gisèle Aouad, Adel Karam
- Director(s)
- Nadine Labaki
- Distributor(s)
- Roadside Attractions
- MPAA Rating
- PG
- Runtime
- 95 min.
Critic Reviews
Boston Globe | Ty BurrAdd Critic to Favorites
Warmly shot (by Yves Sehnaoui) and comes with a strong, burbling soundtrack of Arab pop; it slides down easily and occasionally too easily.Read the full review
USA Today | Claudia PuigAdd Critic to Favorites
Caramel is a sweeter and more believable version of "Steel Magnolias," Middle Eastern style.Read the full review
The Onion (A.V. Club) | Nathan RabinAdd Critic to Favorites
At its best, Caramel boasts a quietly engaging slice-of-slice casualness.Read the full review
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