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Critic's choice: December 15

Critic's choice: December 15

  • By Mohammed Rouda
  • Published: 23:36 May 3, 2009
  • Tabloid

Volver
Combining humour and pathos, marvellous performances from female leads, enchantingly contrived plot twists and rich visuals, Volver has at its beating heart Penelope Cruz's sensational performance.
Friday at at 20.00 at the DMC Amphitheatre

Kubrador (The Bet Collector)
In the ramshackle alleys of Manila, Amy (Gina Pareno) collects bets on a popular, but illegal numbers game, jueteng. Stuck with a sick and useless husband, she is the breadwinner and keeps the viewer totally absorbed.
Friday at 19.00 at Cinestar 9

Indigenes (Days of Glory)
This powerful Second World War story explores the actions of the Moroccan and Algerian men who fought side-by-side with French soldiers to liberate France, but whose decisive role and great sacrifice have been under-appreciated until now.
Friday at 21.30 at the Souk Madinat Theatre

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