© Insight Films “The Mother of All Lies” by Moroccan filmmaker Asmae El Moudir is a masterfully crafted, intimate, and personal experimental documentary. With a meticulous handmade set and figurines, El Moudir dives deep into her family’s history in the Casablanca neighborhood, seeking to heal past wounds and strengthen family bonds. This in-depth exploration ofContinue reading “VIFF 2023 Review: “The Mother of All Lies””
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VIFF 2023 Review: “Here”
© Cinema Guild With “Here”, Belgian auteur Bas Devos delivers another transcending meditative experience, reflecting both the familiar hallmarks of his filmmaking style and refreshingly innovative steps into brighter realms. As is familiar with Devos, viewers are treated to small leisurely walks along Belgian streets in a small but incredibly impactful portrayal of a fewContinue reading “VIFF 2023 Review: “Here””
VIFF 2023 Review: “Only the River Flows”
© Lian Ray Pictures “Only the River Flows” takes its viewers to a neo-noir world set against early 1990s rural China. Here, a murder case casts a dark shadow over a quaint town by the river. The mind behind this atmospheric piece is Wei Shujun, who, in collaboration with Kang Chunlei, adapted Yu Hua’s evocativeContinue reading “VIFF 2023 Review: “Only the River Flows””
VIFF 2023 Review: “Terrestrial Verses”
In a year where grim stories about Iran and its government have dominated Western news outlets, “Terrestrial Verses” by Ali Asgari and Alireza Khatami echoes the somber sentiments widely portrayed. Through 20 carefully constructed tableaus/vignettes, the film reveals the everyday struggles of Iranians, offering a more intimate, complex, yet at times monotomous perspective on life in the country .
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