Caramel
Roadside Attractions | Release Date: February 1, 2008
7.7
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Generally favorable reviews based on 34 Ratings
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7
JayH.Jun 13, 2008
Poignant and moving, perceptively directed by Nadine Labaki. Most of the acting is excellent. Fascinating film throughout, so touchingly done. It shows how similar we all are, no matter where in the world.
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10
PeterK.Jul 7, 2008
A charming and lovely Lebanese film with superb music and exceptional characterizations - at once both universal and yet distinctively Lebanese: it pursues a group of women seeking beauty and love in a society which may or may not permit A charming and lovely Lebanese film with superb music and exceptional characterizations - at once both universal and yet distinctively Lebanese: it pursues a group of women seeking beauty and love in a society which may or may not permit that search. I adore this film and highly recommend it.… Expand
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10
JoseS.Nov 29, 2008
Very good film. Keep the good work Nadine.
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8
MarcK.Sep 7, 2008
A very pleasant surprise in so many ways. Extremely well done.
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10
MarieM.Feb 24, 2008
Very touching and enjoyable love it.
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6
TrevorAug 30, 2008
Average, but kind of dull. I didn't find any of the characters too engaging.
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10
TimM.Feb 17, 2008
Thoroughly enjoyable! The score and cinematography are terrific, and the performances (especially Labaki's) are irresistible. Must-see.
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10
HebaO.Apr 19, 2008
it was real.. Nadine was very good in reflecting in a beautiful imagine the traditions, the contradictions and their effects on the lives of the Arabic women.
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9
BethC.Apr 29, 2008
This is a very charming film that women will particularly enjoy. The characters are true-to-life and the descriptions of Lebanese life are fascinating. This is a great slice of life focused around the women at a Lebanese beauty shop, both This is a very charming film that women will particularly enjoy. The characters are true-to-life and the descriptions of Lebanese life are fascinating. This is a great slice of life focused around the women at a Lebanese beauty shop, both touching and humorous.… Expand
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10
YiannisM.May 17, 2008
This movie is as sweet as a caramel and a chocolate! And you need a chocolate bar every single day! I am watching this movie every day and the chocolate melts in my mouth! Well done Nadine and Lebanon! May peace come back to you!
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HumprtPMay 12, 2009
Too many clichés. Too excited. But beautifuly filmed, nice warm atmosphere.
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DoppelgangerFeb 13, 2011
An astonishing director's debut, showing unrivalled artistic uniqueness. Combines social rationalism while embraces the cultural aspect of contemporary Lebanon milieu. A realistic and touching inside look to women bind in the traditionalAn astonishing director's debut, showing unrivalled artistic uniqueness. Combines social rationalism while embraces the cultural aspect of contemporary Lebanon milieu. A realistic and touching inside look to women bind in the traditional norms yet striving to stay modern. Exceptional soundtrack selection and original music. A mosaic of female feelings. An ambient so gracefully presented that you can almost see yourself living there.… Expand
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MHDMar 29, 2013
An Amazing Movie Nadine Babaki Is a great director From Her First Movie She Give us an incredible Cast And A Lot Of True Stories about the Lebanese Girls. A stories That Any Girl Can Face it. It's A Sweet And Charming Movie.
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10
MSHOURApr 7, 2022
Honestly amazing movie, as it still holds weight so many years later. WATCH IT.
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OskadSep 3, 2023
Caramel, directed by Nadine Labaki in 2007, is a Lebanese drama film about the lives of five women who regularly meet in a beauty salon in Beirut. The film is an exploration of themes of love, friendship, family and Lebanese society.

LayaleCaramel, directed by Nadine Labaki in 2007, is a Lebanese drama film about the lives of five women who regularly meet in a beauty salon in Beirut. The film is an exploration of themes of love, friendship, family and Lebanese society.

Layale (Ghita Houssam), the owner of the salon, is a married woman who secretly loves a married man. Yasmine (Yasmine Al Masri) is a shy young woman who is in love with a man who only sees her as a friend. Rima (Rima Khcheich) is a divorced woman who raises her daughter alone. Jamale (Joumana Mourad) is an elderly and eccentric woman who takes care of her sick sister. And Rose (Kika Markham) is an English woman who left her country to find love in Lebanon.


The women of the salon support each other in their difficult times and share their joys and sorrows. They talk about their dreams, their hopes and their fears. They also confront their own prejudices and fears.

Caramel is a beautifully directed film and performed by Labaki shows great talent in capturing the soul of Beirut and the lives of Lebanese women. The characters are complex and relatable, and the stories they tell are both moving and entertaining The actors perform extremely well I felt connected to each of them and was touched by their stories… Expand
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