“The directing duo of Pascale Appora-Gnekindy and Ningyi Sun themselves represent each of the two cultures, and both women use the film to draw attention to the notion that despite all our many differences we have much in common.”

– Business Doc Europe

“The main story is brilliantly subtle…'Eat Bitter' is an observational documentary and a good example of the power of the genre at a time when hybrid films are constantly challenging the boundaries of documentary filmmaking.”

– POLITIKEN

“‘Eat Bitter’ personalizes China’s relationship with the Central African Republic.”

– The China Project