The first segment is informed by the journal entries of Congolese agronomist Paul Panda Farnana, who documented his frustrations with the colonial regime's extractive practices during the 1910s and 1920s.
Irène Drésel's score subtly shapes the atmosphere of the film, underscoring the relentless and exhausting daily routine of Julie, a single mother navigating work and childcare responsibilities.
Rónán Ó Domhnaill stated that the funding to Kneecap's film is a crucial support for artistic expression, especially in the context of their social and political messages.
Hamdy cleaves close to the Arabic verbal poetic tradition though his tokers aren't just lyrical but acerbic as well, reflecting the disillusionment of a generation.
War and conflict in the Middle East unfold alongside Wes Anderson's fantastical portrayal of the region, prompting questions about the dissonance between the two narratives.