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.

Films about guilt and redemption have taken the honours at this year's Cork Film Festival - with two of them now going on to be longlisted for the Oscars.

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.