IFFR And the Rest Will Follow, Turkish director Pelin Esmer’s first fiction film in seven years, explores the relationship between personal aspiration, storytelling, and artistic creation. The film introduces us to Aliye, portrayed by Merve Asya Özgür, a 25-year-old housekeeper in the small Turkish town of Söke. Dissatisfied with her monotonous life and a stiflingContinue reading “Rotterdam 2025 Review: “And the Rest Will Follow””
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Berlinale 2024 Review: “Arcadia”
Yorgos Zois’s newest film, “Arcadia,” is a moving examination of human loss and resiliency that makes a significant addition to the ever-innovative Greek film landscape. With remarkable performances from Vangelis Mourikis and Angeliki Papoulia, the film takes a unique turn that both distinguishes it from other movies as well as elevates a genre that is prone to recurrence. With an intriguing and captivating viewpoint, Zois creates a artfully structured narrative that ties in common experiences.
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.
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