Je Veux Voir (2008)
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36% of critics liked it
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34% of users liked it
(110 ratings)
The destruction wrought in Lebanon during the war of 2006 is seen through unexpected eyes in this fusion of drama and documentary from filmmakers Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige. The internationally famous French actress Catherine Deneuve (playing herself) is visiting Beirut and wants to see… More The destruction wrought in Lebanon during the war of 2006 is seen through unexpected eyes in this fusion of drama and documentary from filmmakers Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige. The internationally famous French actress Catherine Deneuve (playing herself) is visiting Beirut and wants to see the aftermath of the 2006 conflict first hand. Deneuve's driver, a loyal fan and fellow actor named Rabih Mroue, is more than willing to help, and together they spend the day exploring the city, from the city center through the village of Bint El Jbeil (which Mroue calls home) to the Israeli border. While Deneuve is protected by a bodyguard, the guided tour presents more danger than she expects, with fighter jets buzzing overhead and land band dotting a few side streets, as Mroue makes sure she witnesses both the beauty of Lebanon and the wreckage battles with Israel have left behind. Je Veux Voir was screened as part of the Un Certain Regard series at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreige
- Genres
- Art House & International, Drama
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- May 17, 2008 Wide
- Studio
- Abbout Productions
Critic Reviews
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David Jenkins, Time Out
There's no denying that this is a single-note film, but it's a note of considerable emotional clout.
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Jon Fortgang, Film4
An unconventional yet haunting documentary that shines a strange new light on life in modern Lebanon.
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Wendy Ide, Times [UK]
Not quite a documentary, nor yet entirely fiction, Je Veux Voir is an awkward blend. But it's not nearly as awkward as Catherine Deneuve in the central role.
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Peter Bradshaw, Guardian [UK]
A potent and intriguing cinema of ideas.
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Tim Robey, Daily Telegraph
The line between worthy and pompous is a tightrope right the way through, and the filmmakers don't have the shoes for it.
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