: Instead of focusing solely on the violence of the Lebanese Civil War, the film highlights the "vivacity" of youth—dancing to 80s electropop and falling in love amidst the chaos.

Memory Box turns its directors' personal archives into art - BFI

: The cast, particularly Rim Turki (contemporary Maia) and Paloma Vauthier (Alex), are noted for their natural and moving portrayals of a complex mother-daughter relationship. Critic Perspectives

The Lebanese film , directed by Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige, is a visually inventive exploration of how trauma and nostalgia pass between generations. The Story

: Critics from Letterboxd and Film Inquiry praise the "scrapbook-style" storytelling, which uses graphics and mixed media (Super-8, 16mm, and smartphone filters) to bring old memories to life.