Projecto Global, directed by Portugese filmmaker Ivo M. Ferreira, positions itself as a political thriller in the tradition of Costa-Gavras, portraying conspiracy and systemic anger in both hectic and stylistically cool fashion. At its best, the film channels the atmosphere of this lineage effectively; at worst, it feels unsure of what, exactly, it wants to argue.
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IFFR 2026 Review: “Yellow Cake”
Yellow Cake is a bold yet uneven sophomore feature from Brazilian writer-director Tiago Melo, in which he blends eco-sci-fi, political satire and B-movie tropes. The film trakes place in the town of Picui, Brazil, rich with uranium, where a government-supported initiative promises to eradicate dengue fever by sterilising mosquitoes through controlled radiation.
IFFR 2026 Review: “Butterfly”
Although Butterrfly’s aesthetic ambition may come at the expense of a thorough exploration of the narrative’s emotional core, viewers may find themselves intrigued by Renate Reinsve’s transformative work and her character’s arc, while fans of Guttormsen are met with a reward that links the film back to the director’s earlier, more successful works.
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