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Despite living in a doomed country that hangs by a thread, Joud, a handsome sound engineer meets and falls in love with strong and free-spirited Rana. The young lovers, from completely different social and religious backgrounds, are drawn closer to each other, but a drastic turn of events gets between them and Rana suddenly slips away. As her parents forbid Joud from seeing her, the young man determined to see her again, finds new means of communicating with her by convincing Marwa, her sister, to download his voice messages and secretly play them to Rana
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Plot Summary
A young couple struggling with the terrifying early stages of parenthood discover that something sinister may be lurking within their home. As the sleepless nights wear on, their grip on reality begins to loosen, and a primal fear takes hold.
Critical Reception
Listen received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its unsettling atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from the lead actors who also co-directed. Some found the narrative occasionally opaque, but the film's commitment to its psychological horror elements was generally commended.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense and unnerving atmosphere.
Notable for strong, committed performances from the co-directors/stars.
Some viewers found the psychological horror aspects challenging but effective.
Google audience: Information about Google user reviews for 'Listen' is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Naseer Khan, the co-directors and stars of 'Listen', reportedly drew inspiration from their own experiences and anxieties surrounding early parenthood.
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