4 Roses
4 Roses

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4 Roses

2019
Movie
90 min
Serbian

The film is taking place in Belgrade for 24 hours. Follows a few stories and speaks about young urban characters, their lives, their ideals and feelings, and raises the question of whether they still have them.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Jeff BarnabyGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

The film follows the lives of four Indigenous women who are entangled in the criminal underworld of Vancouver. Facing systemic oppression and personal struggles, they navigate a dangerous path between survival and self-destruction. As their lives intersect, they form bonds of resilience and resistance against the backdrop of a city that often overlooks them.

Critical Reception

4 Roses received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its raw portrayal of Indigenous experiences and its strong performances. Some found the narrative occasionally uneven, but the film was widely recognized for its important themes and its unflinching look at contemporary Indigenous issues within an urban setting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its powerful depiction of Indigenous women's struggles.

  • Noted for strong performances, particularly from the lead actresses.

  • Some reviews pointed to a somewhat disjointed narrative structure.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available from Google Reviews for this title.

Fun Fact

Jeff Barnaby, the director, was known for his distinctive visual style and for often centering Indigenous stories and perspectives in his work.

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