IFFR 2020 - Na-reul cha-ja-jwo (Bring Me Home)
Na-reul cha-ja-jwo (Bring Me Home) continually exposes the viewer to absolute torturous sadism yet with poignancy and brutality that is reflective of the multifaceted darkness of the world
BERLINALE 2020 - Anunciaron tormenta (A Storm Was Coming)
The randomness of the presentation, coupled with the difficulty to grasp the subject matter, feels like an injustice to the film’s subject
SXSW 2020 - Dark City Beneath the Beat
TT The Artist's Dark City Beneath the Beat is a visually compelling treat of the heartbeat and expression in Baltimore through its provocative and affectionate citizens
GLASGOW FILM FESTIVAL 2020 - Nematoma (Invisible)
Invisible (Nematoma) is a tirelessly grim little tragedy that never finds stable ground
SXSW 2020 - The Donut King
Alice Gu’s The Donut King is a quintessential American story of immigration, ambition, downfall, and donuts
SXSW 2020 - I Used to go Here
Kris Rey's I Used to Go Here is a personal and wonderfully layered tale of self-acceptance and growth
IFFR 2020 - Filles de joie (Working Girls)
Filles de joie (Working Girls) ventures captivatingly into social themes, and this is not to be confused with facetious exploitation
BERLINALE 2020 - Semina il vento (Sow the Wind)
A wonderfully curated central performance from Yile Yara Vianello with deep thematic weight, and terrific cinematographer and a subtle telling score from Valerio Camporini, makes for an emotive and engaging drama
BERLINALE 2020 - Automotive
Automotive is a surprisingly clever documentary which is both structurally and narratively lean
BERLINALE 2020 - Days of Cannibalism
Days of Cannibalism is a dark and terror fuelled drama, expertly crafted in an organic manner of a documentarian eye that reveals the strange and often tragic paths of mankind
BERLINALE 2020 - Pari
Pari is a dark and traumatic modern tragedy on all fronts, but one that showcases a glimmer of hope against racial and gender pressures, with a stunning central performance from Melika Foroutan that speaks volumes through visuals
BFI Flare 2020 - Came the Wave
There is a profound weight to each and every moment in Vint la Vaguewith valuable consequence, and one that screams to be explored further
BERLINALE 2020 - Isabella (Encounters)
Everything from the cinematography by Fernando Lockett to the acting of Maria Villar and Augustina Muñoz feels extremely talented and vibrant
BERLINALE 2020 - Death of Nintendo
Raya Martin’s Death of Nintendo is a light-hearted, fun coming of age story
SXSW 2020 - I'll Meet You There
Iram Parveen Bilal's I'll Meet You There not only as an engaging and profound story on race in America but a vital captivating story of the multifaceted dynamic of what religion means in the household
BERLINALE 2020 - The Notes of Anna Azzori / A Mirror that Travels through Time (Gli appunti di Anna Azzori / Uno specchio che viaggia nel tempo)
Gli appunti di Anna Azzori / Uno specchio che viaggia nel tempo (The Notes of Anna Azzori / A Mirror that Travels through Time) is, more or less, an unwatchable albeit profoundly personal tale that discusses an array of societal issues
IFFR 2020 - The Trouble with Nature
The Trouble with Nature blends charismatic and over the top comedy with genuine touching emotion that creates an experience that is fun at first but quickly grows haunting and memorable
BERLINALE 2020 - Entre perro y lobo
Irene Gutiérrez' film Entre perro y lobo maybe stoic and silent but its voice on political poisoning and isolation of identity and mind is loud and clear.
BERLINALE 2020 - Always Amber
Always Amber solidifies itself not only as a thoroughly captivating feature but a film that acts as a haven and refuge for those who are not comfortable as they are at this point in their lives, ultimately giving hope to those who need it the most.
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme: Organ (Ano Hi No Orugan)
Emiko Hiramatsu's Ano Hi No Orugan (Organ) is a delightfully crafted and delicately produced drama