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https://www.filmibeat.com/hollywood/reviews/2019/the-illegal-movie-review-portrays-a-gritty-and-disheartening-tale-of-big-city-dreams-292977.html https://m.rediff.com/amp/movies/special/10-amazing-movies-you-must-see/20191017.htm?__twitter_impression=true https://www.americanbazaaronline.com/2019/09/25/the-illegal-indian-american-danish-renzus-knack-for-socially-relevant-filmmaking-438900/ https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mami-2019-winners-list-chairperson-deepika-padukone-6087372/ MOVIE REVIEWS It’s entertaining, moving, suspenseful and with characters viewers will come to care for and appreciate .” Texas Art Film “The Italian neorealists aimed to create oppressive settings, and Renzu does the same in the case of The Illegal.” College Filmmakers “Renzu’s film puts you in the shoes of one such individual, letting you see things through his eyes. “ Book & Film Globe “An unapologetic tale about the true cost of hope and survival.” Voxspace “The Illegal does a beautiful job of tapping in several emotions in the right measure, and seamlessly weaves together wonderful performances.” Shorted Intimate portrayal, and captures lives of ordinary Kashmiris.” Cinestaan “Danish Renzu’s film is a master-piece.” Cineblitz “Beautifully shot, and the film has emotional resonance.” Stranger Seattle “Grounded, Real, Honest without any manipulation or romanticism.” Shorted “Director Danish Renzu brings jarring authenticity to the film.” SIFF “Half Widow doesn’t fall into the Bollywood trap of the formula Kashmir film”. The Hindu “There is immense poignancy and wistfulness in character’s ruminations.” Scroll “Half Widow is a very touching and superbly acted film.”American Bazaar
