Divertimento

It's rare that I get completely captivated by a film - but this was perfection on a screen.

Th film-making was excellent in all respects from casting through to pacing and writing. What the entire production team did that so few fail to achieve is to pay full homage to the people on whose real life story the film is based on.

At no time did any aspect seem overdone - subtlety and realism were the undertones in everything from the cinematography to the acting. We watched this with friends and all of us were in awe at the vision, capability and determination of the lead characters Zahia & Fettouma Ziouani. Overcoming institutionalized sexism and racism in the musical world of Paris was shown but not over-laboured.

We will time our next visit to Paris to ensure we can hear orchestre divertimento. This is film making at its best about truly inspiring people.