Desert of Namibia
Kani Releasing | Release Date: May 16, 2025 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
66
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
The Film VerdictClarence TsuiMay 15, 2025
Boasting a barnstorming performance from Yuumi Kawai (Plan 75), Desert of Namibia takes a seemingly banal love-triangle premise and runs with it in the most surprising, gripping and anarchic fashion possible. Read full review
80
The New York TimesNicolas RapoldMay 15, 2025
What clinches the portrait is the sure-handed direction and Kana’s organic performance of a daunting character. Dramatically, Yamanaka finds unpredictable ways into and out of scenes, and she has an eye for the poignant details amid the angst. Read full review
75
RogerEbert.comMonica CastilloMay 16, 2025
Somehow, Yamanaka finds a balance for her complicated character to navigate her tantrums and tender moments. Read full review
70
VarietySiddhant AdlakhaMay 15, 2025
Like Kana, it’s gloomy, purposeless and hard to love — but that only makes the film, and its lead, feel more pulsating alive. Read full review
63
Slant MagazineWilliam RepassMay 15, 2025
The film is so welded to its main character’s perspective that it, too, shies away from understanding, tragic and frustrating in equal measure. Read full review
40
Screen DailyFionnuala HalliganMay 15, 2025
There’s probably an excellent 66 minute film in Desert Of Namibia as well. Yamanaka certainly has talent. But fine-honing is not a strong point. Read full review
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