Dr Alithea Binnie (Tilda Swinton) is an academic…a creature of reason.  While in Istanbul, she happens to encounter a Djinn (Idris Elba) who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom.  At first, she doubts that he is real and she knows all the cautionary tales of wishes gone wrong.  But the Djinn pleads his case, and eventually she is beguiled and makes a wish that surprises them both!

“At the heart of this romantically grand “chamber piece” is a passionate declaration, and as well a sincere defense, of the innate human desire for fantasy.” – Isaac Feldberg, Inverse

“Something very different, and succeeding so spectacularly.” – David Stratton, The Australian

“Audacious, funny and consistently inventive with a lot of charm.” – Sandra Hall, Sydney Morning Herald

“There is something pleasing and more than a little satisfying about a film which completely commits to its narrative without added airs and graces.” – Linda Marric, The Jewish Chronicle

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