Haramiste
Haramiste

Haramiste

2015Movie39 minFrench

Two teenage sisters deal with the Muslim taboo of premarital sex.

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IMDb5.5/10
Google Users75%
Director: Nicolas BedosGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A cynical and unhappy divorcee, struggling with his life and career, decides to create a fake persona of a successful and happy man on social media. His elaborate charade involves fabricating a perfect family and an enviable lifestyle, which gradually begins to blur the lines between his online fantasy and his increasingly chaotic reality.

Critical Reception

Haramiste received mixed reviews from critics, who often praised its ambition and the performances of its lead actors, but found its execution somewhat uneven and its satirical edge occasionally blunted. Audiences were somewhat divided, with some appreciating its dark humor and exploration of modern anxieties, while others felt it was too bleak or predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its satirical premise exploring the superficiality of social media.
  • Noted for strong performances, particularly from Victoria Bedos.
  • Criticized for a plot that sometimes feels predictable and lacking in genuine emotional depth.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an interesting, albeit sometimes dark, commentary on the curated lives presented on social media. Many appreciated the performances and the underlying message, though some felt the film could have been funnier or more original.

Fun Fact

The film features a notable performance from Victoria Bedos, the daughter of director Nicolas Bedos, who also co-wrote the screenplay.

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