The Dardenne brothers have done it again. This smart and exquisite film launches you into the middle of a manic world fueled by drugs, desperation, and lies in which Lorna (Arta Dobroshi) contrives a marriage with a junkie named Claudy (Jérémie Rénier) to become a Belgian citizen. The diabolical plan consists not only of Lorna receiving her papers, but also of snagging a quickie divorce and marrying a Russian Mafioso, also in need of citizenship. In exchange, the mobster agrees to compensate Lorna so she and her boyfriend can open up a shop together. But their seemingly meticulous plan gets muddled when the Russian resorts to violence after the divorce takes too long to process and Claudy unexpectedly kicks his habit. Delivering a powerhouse performance, Dobroshi is a revelation, exuding equal parts cruelty and compassion in this transformative role. Meanwhile, the Dardennes refuse to condescend to their audience, plumbing the depths of human betrayal, psychosomatic trauma, and the dangers of silence. (Liesl Swanbeck)
Opens at The Landmark Theatres Friday, August 7th.
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