Monthly Archives: December 2010

Julie Sokolowski in “Hadewijch” [2009 France]

 
Bruno Dumont is among the finest modern French directors carrying the torch of the Nouvelle Vague. His films are pure visual poetry – but they demand patience from the viewer – in good measure. When I watched one of his films several … Continue reading

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Leonor Watling in “Son de Mar” [2001 Spain]

As far as I can remember, Bigas Luna films have always been on the twisted side – I have seen most of his work since his 1978 ‘Bilbao’. His 2001 drama however, “Son de Mar” [Eng. Title: Sound of the Sea] is one of … Continue reading

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Paz Vega in “Carmen” [2003 Spain]

Vicente Aranda is known for his uninhibited treatment of raw emotions like sexual passion, jealousy and hatred. His 2003 adaptation of Prosper Mérimée’s novella, “Carmen” showcases these magnificently. The script and his attention to minor details bring these fictional … Continue reading

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Monica Bellucci in “Le Pacte des Loups” BR720 [2001 France]

The 2001 drama fantasy by Christophe Gans, “Le Pacte des Loups” [Eng. Title: Brotherhood of the Wolf] is partly based on French folklore, but it is light entertainment from start to finish, and would probably appeal to teenagers where … Continue reading

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Pier Paolo Pasolini’s “I Racconti di Canterbury” BR720 [1972 Italy]

Peir Paolo Pasolini is one of the finest, original, and well read filmmakers Italy had produced, and it is a great tragedy that his life was cut short as abruptly as it did. He is however rather unfairly remembered by many only for … Continue reading

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