Lillah Halla’s compelling directorial debut, “Power Alley,” packs a strong punch, introducing an innovative queer feminist perspective within the familiar sports drama genre. Premiered at the Semaine de la Critique sidebar of the Cannes Film Festival, this distinctive Brazilian film is headlined by the captivating Domenica Dias, whose electrifying performance strikes a chord with viewers.
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Cannes 2023 Review: ´The (Ex)perience of Love´
In the whirlwind world of romantic comedies, Belgian directors Raphaël Balboni and Ann Sirot offer an exuberant and unexpectedly profound portrayal of love and infertility in their latest film, ‘The (Ex)perience of Love’. Premiering at the Semaine de la Critique sidebar at the Cannes Film Festival, the film is a light-hearted, yet thought-provoking cinematic achievement that delves into the complexities of modern relationships and the influence of past loves.
Cannes 2023 Review: “It´s Raining in the House”
Paloma Sermon-Daï’s sophomore film, “It’s Raining in the House,” showcased at Cannes, is a testament to the director’s ability to craft personal narratives that resonate deeply with the viewer. Stepping away from her documentary roots, Sermon-Daï ventures into the realm of fiction with this feature, yet retains an authentic touch of raw and emotional storytelling.
Berlinale 2023 Review: ´Do You Love Me´
A girl abruptly enters adulthood while she sees two worlds collapsing in Ukrainian coming-of-age drama ´Do You Love Me?´
Berlinale 2023 Review: ´All The Colours of the World Are Between Black and White´
With his daring debut feature, Nigerian director Babatunde Apalowo manages to create an organic tale of forbidden love where a gaze speaks louder than words.
Rotterdam 2023 Review: ´Tage´
Peter Schreiner´s video-diary style documentary is an astonishing ode to life in the face of mortality.
Rotterdam 2023 Review: ´Blue Jean´
With Blue Jean, director Georgia Oakley presents an authentic portrayal of a lesbian community in Thatcher´s Britain.
Rotterdam 2023 Review: ´A House in Jerusalem´
A House in Jerusalem sheds light on the experiences of thousands of people who have had to flee their homes during and after the invasion of Palestine.
Rotterdam 2023 Review: ´My Little Nighttime Secret´
Natalya Meshchaninova´s My Little Nighttime Secret is the brave autobiographical retelling of a girl´s need for escapism from her abusive household.
Venice 2022 Review: ‘Blanquita’
A young woman returns to the shelter she had lived in for fourteen years, to make a confession about her experiences with two prominent figures. This unleashes a great media spectacle around the dark activities prominent figures engage in. However, in this socio-political drama, nothing is quite like it seems.
