A refreshing take on life of asylum seekers in Europe.
I was surprised by the total lack of the myriad of stereotypes usually found in the genre, racist encounters with the natives, criminal immigrants, world politics, violence, abuse etc.
Acting is superb, especially Hosseini who plays the part of the father of the family. Imagery and direction is beautifully done.
With a sad undertone in the film, it depicts marvellously the longing for peace and stability in life, and brushes on the cold bureaucracy too often associated with immigration process of asylum seekers.
The films name is in the Finnish "Ensilumi", which translates to first snow. Apt description of the film on many levels..
I was surprised by the total lack of the myriad of stereotypes usually found in the genre, racist encounters with the natives, criminal immigrants, world politics, violence, abuse etc.
Acting is superb, especially Hosseini who plays the part of the father of the family. Imagery and direction is beautifully done.
With a sad undertone in the film, it depicts marvellously the longing for peace and stability in life, and brushes on the cold bureaucracy too often associated with immigration process of asylum seekers.
The films name is in the Finnish "Ensilumi", which translates to first snow. Apt description of the film on many levels..