with "The Invisible Life", Karim Ainouz beautifully captures the complexity of womanhood, the isolation of motherhood and the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood
it's a drama of resilient women, thoughtless men and crushingly unrealized dreams, told with supple grace, deep feeling and an empathy that extends in every direction
an affecting portrait of sisterhood divided; Despite its many depictions of cruel insensitivity, quotidian unfairness and chronic disappointment, "Invisible Life" is a haunting drama that quietly celebrates the resilience of women..
"The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao" tells a simple, almost elemental story of two sisters separated by chance and circumstance; And the film shows real sympathy for its characters..