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- 2004
- R
- Castle Hill Productions
- 1 h 44 m
- 2004
- R
- Castle Hill Productions
- 1 h 44 m
Summary When the relationship between a Pakistani man and a Catholic woman in Glasgow is discovered, the repercussions of the scandal reach far and wide and sparks fly as cultures clash and personalities collide. (Icon Films)
Directed By: Ken Loach
Written By: Paul Laverty
- 2004
- R
- Castle Hill Productions
- 1 h 44 m
- 2004
- R
- Castle Hill Productions
- 1 h 44 m
Ae Fond Kiss...
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Summary When the relationship between a Pakistani man and a Catholic woman in Glasgow is discovered, the repercussions of the scandal reach far and wide and sparks fly as cultures clash and personalities collide. (Icon Films)
Directed By: Ken Loach
Written By: Paul Laverty
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Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
65
57% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
43% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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For the most part, Paul Laverty's screenplay and the strong, naturalistic performances lend it a specificity that sets it apart.
All of Loach's formidable strengths, which include a sense of humor, come together in the wrenching A Fond Kiss.
The film is beautifully told and superbly acted. More importantly, Paul Laverty's screenplay goes along way toward showing how the traditionalism that can turn a community inward on itself is often a response to racism, and in that sense the film's timing couldn't have been any better.
Gradually, and with a kind of inquisitive generosity, the filmmaker's scope expands to take in Casim's parents and two sisters, whose public shame and private despair at having the only son move in with a “goree” - a white girl - is made palpably, wrenchingly real.
Despite the agreeable lead performances, it's one of Loach's more forgettable films.
Things are too predictable. Perhaps the viewpoint is to blame.
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Production Company
Bianca Film,
Cinéart,
Glasgow Film Office,
Matador Pictures,
Scottish Screen,
Sixteen Films,
Tornasol Films
Release Date Nov 26, 2004
Duration 1 h 44 m
Rating R
Awards
London Critics Circle Film Awards
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Berlin International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
British Independent Film Awards
• 3 Nominations
