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A tender and, eventually, joyful film, powered by two extraordinarily lived-in performances from Akhtar and Rushbrook.
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Ali & Ava
Adeel Akhtar (Enola Holmes) and Claire Rushbrook (Ammonite) star in this grounded British romance from the writer-director of The Selfish Giant. Nominated for Best Film at the British Independent Film Awards.
Sparks fly after Ali (Akhtar) and Ava (Rushbrook) meet through their shared affection for Sofia, the child of Ali’s tenants whom Ava teaches. Ali finds comfort in Ava’s warmth and kindness while Ava finds Ali’s complexity and humour irresistible. As the pair begin to form a deep connection they have to find a way to keep their newfound passion from being overshadowed by the stresses and struggles of their separate lives and histories.
Less2022Rating: M, Mature themes and coarse language94 minsUKMoonspun Films
DramaRomance
Ali & Ava | Reviews
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Slant Magazine
Ali & Ava once again showcases Clio Barnard’s uncanny ability to capture the insoluble complexities of life.
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Screen Daily
(There is) almost compulsively watchable charisma between the two protagonists...
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Indian Express
Ali & Ava... feels like nicely baked confection just out of the oven, tart and sweet at the same time.
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Hollywood Reporter
Features warm, huggable performances from leads Adeel Akhtar and Claire Rushbrook...
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Film Threat
Ali & Ava has a little something for everyone being at times fun, funny, luminous, and touching.
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Ali & Ava is coming to cinemas in Australia on 30 June 2022.