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Offering a delightfully authentic alternative to the holiday box office blockbusters, this French comedy about the Portuguese population of Paris is a joy from start to finish.
Full reviewUpstairs-downstairs Parisian comedy about an immigrant couple - José, a builder, and Maria, a maid - who inherit a property back in Portugal, which provides them the chance to return to the homeland they left 30 years ago. But the pair are so well-loved by the community (and indispensable to their bosses) that family, neighbours, friends and employers are soon outdoing each other to find ways to prevent the couple from leaving.
Offering a delightfully authentic alternative to the holiday box office blockbusters, this French comedy about the Portuguese population of Paris is a joy from start to finish.
Full reviewThe film's success lies in its clever, funny script and beautifully judged performances.
Full reviewAlves has served up a loveably authentic romp, that manages to speak to a broad audience, while also echoing the experiences of millions of emigrés around the world.
Full reviewIt's hard to fault the film's rousing shout out to hard-working migrant families, but the message gets muddled in the madness.
Full reviewA funny and clever immigrant dramedy that marks an auspicious debut for director Ruben Alves.
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