"It takes only a single film like Hamsayeh (The Neighbor) to justify the Montreal World Film Festival." John Griffin, The Gazette
"Another excellent film...a quietly enigmatic debut feature about three generations of Iranian/Canadian females." Jeff Heinrich, The Gazette
"Among its most highly anticipated red carpet events....The Neighbor." Fest21.com
"A perceptive character study by director Naghmeh Shirkhan....Recommended." Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times
"Focus on Women Filmmakers" The Hot Pink Pen, Review by Jan Huttner
"Nuanced, visually seductive..." Maurie Alioff, CTVM Info pg 6-7.
"La réalisation très soignée, la direction d'acteurs tout en finesse...une langueur que l'on goûte, seconde après seconde, avec grand plaisir."
Martin Bisaillon, Rue Frontenac
"The Neighbor is enthralling for those seeking an Iranian film in the auteur tradition." Iran Times
"..Captures subtle currents of emotion and atmosphere that are as distinct and particular as fragrance." VIFF Program Guide
"...An extraordinary human film." Patrick McDonald, HollywoodChicago.com
"This nuanced, pathos-filled debut presents an exploration of the complex identity of women as mothers, wives and friends."
CIFF Program Guide
"Montreal World Film fest unveils strong program" Playbackonline.com
"Family affair: Mother/daughter team star in The Neighbor at VIFF" Benjamin Alldritt, NORTH SHORE NEWS
"Of Faded Memories And Sharp Detail" The Rover, Elizabeth Johnston
"Naghmeh Shirkhan: une fiction sur l'immigration" 7Jours
"Cinema: The [Iranian] Neighbor" Frontline/PBS Tehran Bureau
"VIFF: Women of substance — Iranian style" Vancouver Sun
Film Review, The Neighbor, The Scorecard Review Kersten Calhoun
