The film has the feel of a gift. Particularly noteworthy are Mr. Haroun's eloquent silences, visual and aural.
80
VarietyDeborah Young
VarietyDeborah Young
Using a simple storytelling style that grows stronger with each passing scene, Dry Season draws the viewer into its small two-character drama set in post-war Chad, while it offers a deep reflection on injustice and frustrated revenge.
80
Village Voice
Village Voice
African director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun's austere, hypnotic third feature explores the legacy of Chad's decades-long civil war.
75
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Liam Lacey
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Liam Lacey
Though the progress of Atim's increasing empathy is predictable, the film understates its points effectively, without simplification.