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.
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.
Berlin 2022 ‘Everything Will Be OK’ Review: Or Will It?
Two years after premiering his documentary ‘Irradiated’, Rithy Panh is back in Berlin to present another work that reflects on human atrocities and is bound to be just as divisive.
Venice 2021: Once Upon a Time in Calcutta’ Review: To Rebuild or Preserve?
With his third film, Indian director Aditya Vikram Sengupta creates an interesting portrait of life in post-communist Kolkata.
Durban Film Festival 2021 ‘The Last Shelter’ Review: Melancholic Malian Migrant Documentary
In a melancholic and deeply empathetic documentary portrait, director Ousmane Samassékou focuses on a series of brief moments in the lives of several West African migrants in The House of Migrants in Gao, Mali.
Cannes 2021 Review: Semaine de la Critique Shorts
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.
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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