Miguel's War Reviews
December 30, 2021
At times frustrating but always rooted in relatable honesty.
Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4
November 17, 2021
Shows the possibilities of cinema as an instrument of healing. [Full review in Spanish]
October 21, 2021
It's a powerful portrait of a person and place, and one of the most impressive documentaries of the year.
Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/5
August 18, 2021
Taking cues from Shirley Clarke's "Portrait of Jason" (1967), Raheb takes a no-holds barred approach, not flinching from asking tough questions while not compromising the dignity of her subject.
May 10, 2021
"For Raheb, it was just as important to include takes of Miguel (jokingly) calling her a bitch, declining to answer questions, and struggling to recall the truth than it was to include his eventual honest answers."
March 16, 2021
By focusing on one person, the breadth of Lebanon's troubled collective experience is uncovered, and with humor, honesty and a common humanity it can be brought into the open for potential healing.