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Ali Benzekri

Ali Benzekri's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Biography:

Ali Benzekri is from Casablanca, Morocco. A devoted cinephile, Ali started his career as Communication and Ditribution Manager at Ali n' Productions (Ali Zaoua, Casablanca Beats, Blue Caftan). He followed that resourceful experience by taking on the job of Head of Archives at the Cinémathèque de Tanger. Since 2021, Ali has been running a specialized film program on Radio 2M, one of the leading radio channels in Morocco. He is currently in the process of launching the Filmothèque, a traveling cinema project aimed at showing independent and classic films in Morocco in creative fashion. He writes about films in English and French Lioumness, International Cinephile Society and TelQuel. He is a member of the International Cinephile Society and a writer for ICS and AwardsWatch.

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
Love Me Tender (2025) 6/10 EDIT “Clémence may be worn down but never erases herself. And through Krieps’ quiet precision, we are reminded that some of the toughest combats are the ones fought in near silence.” – Next Best Picture May 26, 2025 Full Review The Richest Woman in the World (2025) 7/10 EDIT “The film doesn’t dive too deep into the complexities of power or manipulation, but it offers a playful, well-acted look at a bizarre real-life dynamic.” – Next Best Picture May 24, 2025 Full Review Eagles of the Republic (2025) 65% 2/10 EDIT ““Eagles of the Republic” wants to be a film about art as resistance, propaganda self-censorship, and the weight of representation. But Saleh’s vision often stumbles under the weight of its own ambitions.” – Next Best Picture May 20, 2025 Full Review Promised Sky (2025) 80% 4/10 EDIT “Ultimately, “Promised Sky” is a film that shows a lot of promise but rarely delivers.” – Next Best Picture May 19, 2025 Full Review Left-Handed Girl (2025) 98% 7/10 EDIT “Beyond its warm humor and energetic pace, "Left-Handed Girl" stands as a story of quiet defiance and gentle rebellion and a massive moment for Shih-Ching Tsou as a filmmaker. ” – Next Best Picture May 19, 2025 Full Review Queer (2024) 77% B+ EDIT “Daniel Craig is perfect as Lee, capturing the awkwardness and enthusiasm of a man desperately seeking intimacy in a world that feels insensible to his needs. Drew Starkey delivers a revelatory performance as Allerton, the enigmatic object of Lee’s desire.” – AwardsWatch Sep 4, 2024 Full Review The Room Next Door (2024) 80% B+ EDIT “Almodóvar’s restrained approach, very close in style to his understated Julieta, offers a dignified exploration of terminal illness.” – AwardsWatch Sep 2, 2024 Full Review Babygirl (2024) 76% A- EDIT “Nicole Kidman is a marvel in Babygirl. Known for her fearless approach to complex and often controversial roles, her portrayal of Romy is no exception. ” – AwardsWatch Aug 30, 2024 Full Review To a Land Unknown (2024) 98% A- EDIT “In a film full of thought-provoking sequences, one particularly poignant scene subtly weaves political commentary into the narrative through the poetry of renowned Palestinian poet and author Mahmoud Darwish. ” – AwardsWatch May 26, 2024 Full Review Everybody Loves Touda (2024) 100% B EDIT “The film’s success hinges significantly on the exceptional performance of its lead actress, Nisrine Erradi.” – AwardsWatch May 23, 2024 Full Review Emilia Pérez (2024) 71% A EDIT “Emilia Pérez transcends its unconventional premise to deliver a poignant exploration of ambition, morality, and the consequences of our choices, and above all, a passionate hymn to music in cinema. ” – AwardsWatch May 19, 2024 Full Review Three Kilometres to the End of the World (2024) 71% B+ EDIT “Three Kilometers to the End of the World stands as a special cinematic accomplishment.” – AwardsWatch May 18, 2024 Full Review Last Summer (2023) 87% A- EDIT “Léa Drucker is staggering in this daring role, where her feelings blend to create a fascinating case study that only Breillat can draw from its development. ” – AwardsWatch May 26, 2023 Full Review Club Zero (2023) 65% B- EDIT “Hausner isn’t interested in conversing about major themes she elicits, as an alternative, her mission is to number them; the more the merrier in carefree fashion.” – AwardsWatch May 22, 2023 Full Review May December (2023) 91% A- EDIT “Haynes drops all our preconceived ideas on how he would tackle a project like this and goes for other ways by reinventing himself as a filmmaker.” – AwardsWatch May 22, 2023 Full Review Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) 93% A EDIT “Lily Gladstone gets her golden ticket with this role, playing her with a tough internal force to go with an evident physical control; and in turn, Scorsese gets one of the best female performances in his own career.” – AwardsWatch May 22, 2023 Full Review
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