In this article I will be looking at nine short films that premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival as part of the Semaine de la Critique selection. A refreshing slate of short films from all over the world, made by the hottest upcoming auteurs in cinema.
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Cannes 2021 ‘In Front of Your Face’ Review: An Ode to Living in the Moment
With his latest work, director Hong Sang-soo creates a peaceful meditation on living in the moment and appreciating the mundane.
Cannes 2021 ‘Women Do Cry’ Review: Sisterhood in Patriarchal Bulgaria
Women Do Cry follows an ensemble of women in Bulgaria. Each member faces different issues regarding their gender and/or sexuality. Their stories give insight into the many hardships Bulgarian woman go through, as a conservative society traps them, causing feelings of loneliness, guilt, and internalized misogyny within them.
Cannes 2021 ‘Freda’ Review: A Harsh Reality for Haitian Women
Gessica Généus’ Freda reveals the cruelty many Haitians face from a very young age. In a portrait of three women, the director makes a clear distinction between the struggles experienced by men and women. While all facing crises, misogyny, colorism and cultural erasure weigh extra heavily on these women.
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