Exils (2004)

Overall, pic works well as a road movie, swinging and easy for the most part but gaining a certain gravitas in its later stretches.

Through facial expression, gesture and deed, Gatlif manages to coax such a deep humanity out of his characters' situations that dialogue becomes superfluous.

We don't get much in the way of witty dialogue or character development, but the choice shots of clammy skin, tousled hair, odd scars and bad weather evoke an engaging story just the same.