Les hirondelles de Kaboul

The is a gorgeously realised film drawn in simple, yet captivating style. A story about war, love, the human condition, art, forgiveness, sacrifice set in the dictatorial regime of the Taliban, so not for those who want just to escape the world for 90 mixtures.

This is the type of animation which pierces the heart so much more than anything that Hollywood Studios can produce. And while at times the story is somewhat predictable never once did I not want to see it unfold, its style of drawing was so beautiful.

The ending was sad and realistic and not exactly what I was expecting, which was pleasing if such a word can be used for this film.

Rent this film from Apple TV if you can't find it on any of your streaming services, it is well worth the watch.

Great story and adaptation highlighting Kabul drama during Taliban's regime. Regime inflicting fear and acting as executioners; here with a struggling couple Trying to survive and be happy. However story cuts short when an unforseen accident arise.

The fact that this is an animation doesn't make it any easier to imagine what the situation is like for the characters. While the violence might have been diluted with the drawings, but in many other ways it actually effectively enhanced the significance of the act itself. The most interesting aspect of this film is when the credit started to roll up with the music playing and it's the moment it resonated within me. The last time I had the same feeling was watching Call Me By Your Name. Highly recommended!

In just a few minutes into the film you forget its an animation. The emotion is so real, it engulfs you. You feel for the characters, their pain, their dilemma, their frustrations, their hopelessness, and finally, heir purposefulness. Kudos to the makers. Once again proves that French cinema is way up there in the world.