AFI Docs 2021: The Story Won’t Die
The Story Won’t Die is both a needed and rewarding documentary feature
CANNES 2021: House Arrest (Дело)
Excels in showcasing its themes and the strong central performance of lead actor Merab Ninidze
CANNES 2021: A Chiara
A Chiara is a spectacular feature that is undeniably one to watch
AFI Docs 2021: We
We might be fundamentally solid but lacks the depth the feature clearly needs
CANNES 2021: Babi Yar. Context
Babi Yar. Context is both one of the most horrifying and needed films of 2021
SXSW 2021: Fruits of Labor
Fruits of Labor is an emotionally swirling and poignant feature
AFI Docs 2021: 9/11: One Day in America
9/11: One Day in America becomes an almost instant masterpiece of the genre
Cannes 2021: A Radiant Girl
A Radiant Girl instantly becomes a breakout hit of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival
AFI Docs 2021: Courtroom 3H
Courtroom 3H fails to live up to the potential the project had
Tribeca 2021: Lorelei
Lorelei is an incredibly humane film
AFI Docs 2021: Rise Again: Tulsa and the Red Summer
Rise Again: Tulsa and the Red Summer feels undeniable not just as one of the best films of 2021 but also as one of the most important
AFI Docs 2021: Fathom
While Fathom might not be a disaster, the film is definitely lackluster
AFI Docs 2021: Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain is both an incredibly personal and beautifully universal meditation on life and happiness
AFI Docs 2021: LFG
LFG is one of the most dynamic and important films of the year
AFI Docs 2021: Radiograph of a Family
Radiograph of a Family is a confident and fresh documentary that is also one of the most personal in recent memory
BERLINALE 2021 - Стоп-Земля (Stop-Zemlia)
Stop-Zemlia is as close as the teenage experience through narrative form as any audience will see
BERLINALE 2021 - Tabija (The White Fortress)
The White Fortress is a grounded, emotionally immersive, and tender depiction of love
IFFR 2021 - Poupelle of Chimney Town
If Hirota set out to strike fear into hearts and thoughts into minds, then he has surely succeeded with his first feature film
Tribeca 2021: The Justice of Bunny King
A story with not a lot of surprising elements, but it shines mainly due to its outstanding performances
Tribeca 2021: We Need to Do Something
A plethora of horrors, surprises and a whole lot of gore

