“An exhilarating, gripping and genuinely heartfelt thriller.” —NYC Movie Guru

“Whether it’s the organic cinematography of Antoine Sanier, with its meticulously crafted naturalism, or the extraordinary, almost anachronistic music by Amine Bouhafa, Ni chaînes ni maîtres is first and foremost an audiovisual, sensory, and emotional experience, culminating in its stunning final scene—an overwhelming cinematic moment that visually portrays the unspeakable.” —CinemaTeaser

“A first feature with an epic breath.” —Ouest France

“To a historical reality, Simon Moutaïrou injects an epic and philosophical dimension. This adds substance to a direction that blends action, thriller, and fantasy. The cast transports the audience, just like the breathtaking cinematography.” —Franceinfo Culture

“By plunging us into the hell of the plantations, Simon Moutaïrou delivers a particularly timely memorial film, where the protagonists struggle to reclaim their dignity in the face of the established order.” —L’Humanité

“The debuting director imposes a staccato and exponential rhythm on his direction, which he masters to the end. The darkness and nihilism that run through his script, as well as his anxiety-inducing work on the frame, reach their apex in an operatic, tragic ending that, nevertheless, is not devoid of an unexpected form of hope.” —La Septième Obsession

“For his first film, Simon Moutaïrou delivers a poignant testimony on the scourge of slavery.” —Les Fiches du Cinéma