The filmmaking is at its most successful when it moves away from dialogue-driven sequences and into the more visual, visceral aspects of Nejma’s chosen line of work.

Animale boasts visual confidence to spare and a compelling, energetic lead performance from Oulaya Amamra... Disappointingly, though, the film never lives up to its bold scene-setting, falling into a pattern of obviousness.

...I actually think it has far broader appeal than you would expect. At heart, it is a revenge story about a woman navigating a deeply male-dominated environment, surrounded by...

Animale is visually stunning with fascinating camera angles and use of color. The performances are compelling and realistic, which makes it easy to become engrossed with the story, especially the conflicts.