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Notturno

2020 · Movie · TV-MA · 100 min · ★ 6.7 · 78% critics

Documentary

Filmed over several years across parts of the Middle East, this documentary observes communities living in the aftermath of conflict and occupation. Through quiet, everyday moments, it follows people trying to rebuild routines and hold onto hope while surrounded by loss, displacement, and the lingering threat of extremist violence.

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Details
Years
2020
Release date
2020-09-09
Language
AR
Rated
TV-MA
Runtime
100 min
Critic score
78/100
TMDB rating
6.7/10 (51 votes)
About

If you like observational documentaries that linger on atmosphere and daily life after conflict, this may work for you, especially if you’ve seen Sacro GRA; Not for you if you need narration, clear structure, or a tight focus.

Pros: intimate everyday observations; haunting standout scenes; hopeful human resilience | Cons: feels rudderless; meanders at times; lacks clear spine

Themes

  • isis (daesh)

Awards & recognition

  • International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2021 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Gianfranco Rosi