It seems humanly impossible not to have some sympathy for the Islamic State “brides” and their unfortunate children, many of whom are dying in refugee camps.

Quite the best of the week’s releases, a romantic comedy from France, set in Beirut, that delivers on heart, wit, character and romance.

A terrific debut for director-star Labaki with this funny, colourful and charming story about a group of women – played by first-time actresses - who gather in a Beirut beauty salon to mull over life and other matters.