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#1 out of 2

The film traces a decades‑long romance between Nino and Yasmina set against Lebanon’s ongoing crisis.
Hasan Akil and Mounia Akl deliver chemistry that anchors the film’s emotional core.
The movie blends romance with Lebanon’s volatile history through time jumps and a magical realist lens.
Anthony Sahyoun’s electronic score adds a bright yet introspective mood to key scenes.
The film’s premise uses contrivances to support a larger meditation on fate and love.
Aris balances personal devotion with broader social turmoil, linking private choices to national limits.
The film is described as Lebanon’s Oscar entry with festival‑level visibility and scope.
Cyril Aris’s direction emphasizes visual energy, with kinetic editing and lively performances.
The narrative mirrors three decades of Lebanon’s economic and political upheaval through its couple’s arc.
The review notes the film’s tonal shifts from light romance to more somber reflections as circumstances change.

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Maura discusses the demanding role in Calle Malaga and says the shoot pushed her beyond her comfort zone.
She reveals the studio asked for her first nude scene, a milestone she embraced as a sign of freedom.
Maura credits Touzani for pushing her and notes improvisation was not employed in the film.
She praises the Tangier shoot and the supportive environment around the production.
Maura emphasizes the film’s themes of aging, freedom, and desire as central to Calle Malaga.
Maura recalls meeting Pedro Almodóvar and early support in her career.
The interview was conducted at the Marrakech Film Festival, with notes on its reception at Venice and Mill Valley.
Strand Releasing will distribute Calle Malaga in North America.
Maura discusses future projects, including Alex de la Iglesia’s La cuidadora.
Maura’s reflections highlight her long career and enduring collaboration with notable directors.

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