“In the U.S., the AIDS pandemic struck San Francisco first and hardest. We Were Here, David Weissman and Bill Weber’s brisk, tender, multifaceted, and deeply moving documentary, tells the story of the AIDS crisis through the voices of four gay men … and one woman, all of whom pitched in—for years—to help the sick and the dying because, as the movie makes clear, the circumstances made it unthinkable for them to do otherwise. They and their comrades are the equivalent of World War II resistance fighters, and the film gives their commitment and courage the celebration it deserves…. simply the most compelling history of the major tragedy and epic struggle of our time.”

— Amy Taubin, Film Comment

We Were Here makes indieWIRE’s fall “The 30 Must-See Indie’s List”

“Clear-eyed, soulful”

— Kenneth Turan,
Los Angeles Times

“Of all the cinematic explorations of the AIDS crisis, not one is more heartbreaking and inspiring.”

— Stephen Holden,
The New York Times

“One of the standout films at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.”

— Peter Knegt, indieWIRE

“WEEKEND depicts a fleeting romantic encounter with delicacy and philosophical depth, but its chief appeal is simplicity. Revolving around a brief affair between two young men with vastly different perspectives on life, the film operates on a familiar dynamic; however, it works here thanks to the precise alignment of talented actors and a focused screenplay. Humming along on the commitment of its engaging leads, WEEKEND builds into a powerful encapsulation of an identity crisis over the course of three passionate days.”

—Eric Kohn, IndieWIRE

“If every movie is as great as WEEKEND, it’s going to be a terrific fest.”

—Eugene Hernandez, indieWIRE

“A small, perfect thing. A likely classic and not just a gay one.”

—Chuck Wilson, LA Weekly

Weekend is No. 10 on indieWIRE’s fall “The 30 Must-See Indie’s List”

“Perfectly realised—a bracing, present tense exploration of s-ex, intimacy and love.”

—A.O. Scott, The New York Times

“Fall theatrical preview: Must see movies.”

—Mark Rabinowitz, CNN.com

“WEEKEND is a work of surpassing emotional insight and artistic accomplishment. It’s about (yes) the human condition — and it’s already one of the best of the year.”

—Paul Brunick, Film Comment

“The film takes an approach similar to Richard Linklater’s Before Sunrise…Haigh directs the film with carefully composed shots that allow the actors to naturally drift in and out of frame, giving the duo’s frank dialogue and unrestrained s-ex scenes a powerful and raw expression. Weekend pulls off what so many try and few achieve: an honest relationship.”

—Matt Patches, Cinema Blend