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Dreamers review – deep sense of empathy powers emotionally vivid refugees’ drama

Dreamers centers on Nigerian asylum seekers Isio and Farah as they navigate UK shelter life and legal appeals.
The film depicts the two women forming a supportive friendship and then a loving bond amid departure risks.
The script uses restrained storytelling and evocative edits to heighten empathy for refugees.
Cinematography adds a creamy, backlit quality that complements the intimate tone.
Voiced poems by Carol Ann Duffy are used, though they feel somewhat out of place.
Dreamers is described as a low-budget production with a strong emotional impact.
The film explores why Isio seeks asylum, including a Nigerian context of violence against LGBTQ+ people.
The review notes the film’s handling of sensitive themes with care and restraint.
The Guardian review highlights the film’s emotional resonance despite budget constraints.

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