We watch as a batch of caramel is being made as the movie starts. This confection is not exactly to complete a dessert, as we get to know, the confection is used in a beauty salon in Beirut where it helps the beauticians eliminate unwanted body hair. The lives of women that operate the salon are examined, including a couple of their friends who bond together the way only women can. Despite their shortcomings, Layale, Nisrine, Rima, Jamale and Rose, will be friends no matter what fate has in store for them.
"Caramel" as it is known in English, is a charming film by Nadine Labaki, who is seen in the key role of Layale. Ms. Labaki knows these women and what their lives are like. She is generous and sympathetic to all the women in the movie. With all their complexities, the women are supportive of the others and there is never any jealousy, or ill feeling toward anyone in the group.
Although the film is targeted to Lebanese women, it feels universal in its message of solidarity and love. One can expect good things from Ms. Labaki in future ventures.
"Caramel" as it is known in English, is a charming film by Nadine Labaki, who is seen in the key role of Layale. Ms. Labaki knows these women and what their lives are like. She is generous and sympathetic to all the women in the movie. With all their complexities, the women are supportive of the others and there is never any jealousy, or ill feeling toward anyone in the group.
Although the film is targeted to Lebanese women, it feels universal in its message of solidarity and love. One can expect good things from Ms. Labaki in future ventures.