Tennessine

Tennessine is an impressive debut - Amin Palangi's first feature film, and it already demonstrates a strong cinematic voice.

The direction is assured and sensitive, with a clear command of tone and pacing. The use of location is exceptional - evocative, atmospheric, and visually striking. The original score is beautifully composed, enhancing the emotional rhythm of the film without overpowering it.

As a first feature, the film has a lot to say - both in its visual language and emotional undercurrents. It's a promising and accomplished start to what feels like the arrival of a distinctive new filmmaker.

A film that has NO real story, It would like you to believe that it is a story by being pretentious and arty.

Sometimes foreign film-makers think that trying to be poetic will get you across the line.

I really tried to like this film but let me tell you why this is a waste of time and the film only runs for 1 hour 25 min, and about 3 min of reallly slow credits.

The film is shot well, nice locations and the actors are ok, nothing to call home about. The music is delightful too. Apart from that there's nothing else here. The story is non-existent, it's extremely slow paced, boring, uninteresting and no emotion.

Terrible directing of a poorly written script by Amin Palangi & Osama Sami (who I liked very much in Alis wedding) There's some good poetic dialogue but that's not enough.

I don't know what else to say but this is NOT a film, the events of the story go nowhere. There is no conflict, no emotion, no interest, the characters are not interesting, not compelling, not engaging.

Sorry this is the honest truth.

And it has a typical art farty NON-ENDING that leaves you annoyed after thiking something compelling will happen after 1 hour 20 min of nothing - at least give me something.

The fact that I am the only who cared enough to take the time to review the film tells you a lot.

A wonderfully told depiction of a couple dealing with migration deplacement told with the tense tone of a thriller. Beautiful performances from Osamah Sami and Robert Rabiah with a stunning debut from Faezah Alavi. Expertly crafted by Amin Palangi keeping a slow burning pace that keeps you guessing through Sami's poetic words. The music is intense and smouldering and the cinematography from Daniel Hartley-Allen is a real standout. A film that resonates with anyone that has had to adapt to life in a new country and culture and so wonderful to see such unique and stunning faces amongst a quintessential Australian landscape. Looking forward to seeing this film shine and get all the attention is deserves. One not be missed.