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- 2022
- Not Rated
- Greenwich Entertainment
- 1 h 35 m
- 2022
- Not Rated
- Greenwich Entertainment
- 1 h 35 m
Summary Ali and Ava, both lonely for different reasons, meet and sparks fly. Over a lunar month a deep connection begins to grow, despite the legacy of Ava's past relationship, and Ali's emotional turmoil at the breakdown of his marriage.
Directed By: Clio Barnard
Written By: Clio Barnard
- 2022
- Not Rated
- Greenwich Entertainment
- 1 h 35 m
- 2022
- Not Rated
- Greenwich Entertainment
- 1 h 35 m
Ali & Ava
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Summary Ali and Ava, both lonely for different reasons, meet and sparks fly. Over a lunar month a deep connection begins to grow, despite the legacy of Ava's past relationship, and Ali's emotional turmoil at the breakdown of his marriage.
Directed By: Clio Barnard
Written By: Clio Barnard
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 19 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 19 Critic Reviews
75
89% Positive
17 Reviews
17 Reviews
11% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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Ali & Ava is a gentle, emotionally-charged drama that doesn’t placate the viewer with unrealistic ideas about love.
Barnard’s grounded yet kinetic filmmaking — her collaborators include director of photography Ole Bratt Birkeland and editor Maya Maffioli — catches you up in its own infectious, wittily syncopated rhythms.
With Ali & Ava, Barnard triumphs in presenting a romance tale that is deeply grounded, yet in its well-matched leads and heartfelt story, still possesses the magic required to sweep the audience off its feet.
In its understated way, the movie is a celebration of the miracle of connection.
Yes, Ali & Ava is messy, and overly stuffed, and not quite as satisfying as it could have been—but if anything, that makes it feel all the more true to life.
The onscreen chemistry between them feels forced and flat, and the decidedly tame portrayals of physical intimacy only accentuate this absence.
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Production Company
BBC Film,
British Film Institute (BFI),
Screen Yorkshire,
Altitude Film Entertainment,
Moonspun Films,
Avali Film,
Yorkshire Content Fund,
BFI Film Fund,
BFI Locked Box Initiative,
The National Lottery
Release Date Jul 29, 2022
Duration 1 h 35 m
Rating Not Rated
Awards
British Independent Film Awards
• 2 Wins & 7 Nominations
Chlotrudis Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
Film Club's The Lost Weekend
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
