Little Men

Sachs’ approach is so humane, and his characters so fully rendered, that an agenda never announces itself; instead, Sachs’ worldview seeps into you. He’s that skilled a film-maker.

Both kids are terrific, holding their own in a seasoned cast, as the director's empathy towards all his characters, young and old, make this a warm and winning tale.

Tonsäkert och empatiskt…

Drengenes spirende venskab er ekstremt rørende fortalt. De hænger ud konstant, spiller Playstation, snakker om deres forældre, om drømme, piger og fremtiden. Men samtidig begynder problemerne omkring dem at ulme.

Der spilles godt og naturtro i det lille drama, der flere steder har en stemning af naturalistiske teaterdrama over sig.

...Sachs and his bright, quick, young actors (...) convincingly convey a crucial passage of time...