The Alleys

This ambitious debut feature from Bassel Ghandour has confidence and style… It’s largely due to the strength of the cast that none of these characters fade into the background; each has autonomy and presence in their own story.”
Nikki Baughan — Screen Daily

“Bassel Ghandour's debut feature is spellbinding crime drama…The myriad twisting interrelationships draw comparisons with a Scorsese gangster film… Beautifully shot, and impressively acted… Whilst much of the action takes place within a small area of the city, the film feels epic in scope.”
Rob Aldam — Backseat Mafia

“The Alleys is a great thriller, telling a story that weaves complex and intelligent topics into compelling and thoroughly entertaining character arcs… Much like the avenues and alleyways in which it takes place, this feature is full of twists and turns… a very strong script, which is able to masterfully shift tone from intense and violent to playful and funny without losing any momentum.”
Umar Ali — The Upcoming Website

“An immensely fun crime caper with a charismatic cast of reprobates and rebels, The Alleys will stick in mind and heart long after the last debt has been paid.”
Carmen Paddock — One Room With a View

“Ghandour’s film breathes fresh life into these seductive characters through the simple change of the cultural setting.”
Paul Risker — Pop Matters

"It’s a complicated story and full of tension. In the meantime, it’s simple and entertaining, especially with scenes that enlighten the audience.”
Corriere Del Ticino

“Gritty and watchable Jordanian drama of criss-crossing lives.”
Leslie Felperin — The Guardian