Scales
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Synopsis
SCALES is a visually stunning feminist parable set in a dystopian landscape. It follows the story of a strong-willed young girl, Hayat, whose poor fishing village is governed by a dark tradition: every family must give one daughter to the mermaid-like sea creatures who inhabit the waters, to ensure the village can continue their fishing expeditions. When Hayat's father refuses, the girl becomes a pariah, considered a curse by the village and urged to sacrifice herself - but Hayat has her own ideas about her destiny.
Cast
- Basima Hajjar
- Yagoub Alfarhan
- Abdulaziz Shtian
- Ibrahim Al-Hasawi
- Rida Ismail
- Ali Abdallah Al Kamzari
- Fathi Ahmad All Kamzari
- Mohammed Tareq Al Shehhi
- Walid Khalid Dawood
- Osama Suheil Al Zarafi
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Metacritic
Jul 9, 2021
Saudi director Shahad Ameen’s mesmerizingly bleak fable Scales accomplishes something many films attempt but generally bungle: It tells a highly symbolic tale while conveying recognizable human emotions.
Bilge Ebiri
New York Magazine (Vulture)
Jul 8, 2021
Scales is a grim movie as much as it’s a gorgeous one. It isn’t without hope, but hope is in short supply, on land and underwater.
Andrew Crump
Paste Magazine
Jul 8, 2021
With a more patient script that’s richer in character detail, Scales could have been breathtaking. As it stands, it’s a slight visual feast.
Orla Smith
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