Lithuanian filmmaker Laurynas Bareiša’s sophomore feature “Drowning Dry” is a unique portrayal of masculinity and its consequences, solidifying the director’s reputation as a true auteur. Following his 2021 success with Venice Orizzonti winner “Pilgrims”, Bareiša already manages to surpass himself with his subtle yet precise exploration of fate, gender dynamics, and the influence of toxic masculinity.
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Venice 2021 ‘Miracol’ Review: Naturalistic Genre-defying Cinema
With Miracol, Romanian director Bogdan George Apetri breathes new life into the Romanian New Wave.
