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A Matter of Life and Death

Unknown date
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Comedy
Romance
Fantasy
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
0/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

Hayat, a superstitious young woman convinced she's cursed, meets Yousef, a shy heart surgeon with a slow heartbeat. Their fates collide in unexpected ways, leading to a rollercoaster journey of love, destiny, and surprising connections.

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Details

Director
Anas Ba-Tahaf
Cast
Sarah Taibah, Yagoub Alfarhan
Release Date
Unknown date
Production
Front Row Filmed Entertainment, Film Clinic, Arabia Pictures

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
Fi
FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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