I think this one deserves some praise for the beautiful cinematography. The colors, the use of light, the angles... they're all a beautiful sight. As for the storyline, it isn't amazing, but together with the visual it makes you follow through the whole movie. I've seen some critics on the idea that the aliyah is something very much real in France and that the movie doesn't addresses it decently. But I find that this just wasn't the point. The focus lies on Alex's redemption, if I can put it that way. But does he achieve it in the end? I would recommend the movie, anyhow, for the great photography, even though I recognize that the ending can be disappointing for a lotta people.