Monthly Archives: February 2011

Louise Bourgoin in “Blanc comme Neige” BR720 [2010 Belgium, France]

Christophe Blanc’s latest film is a thriller (or should I say a comedy thriller) called “Blanc comme Neige” [Eng. Title: White Snow] with some high expectations. The film does start off nicely, but looses its way half way through. … Continue reading

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Elvira Mínguez in “Tapas” [2005 Spain]

José Corbacho & Juan Cruz’s debut feature in 2005, “Tapas” is a typical example of what makes European films so magical. The gentle comedy drama is a beautiful and intimate portrait of people living in a neighbourhood of Barcelona … Continue reading

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Verónica Echegui & co in “Yo Soy la Juani” [2006 Spain]

Continuing the filmography of Bigas Luna, this is his 2006 feature “Yo Soy la Juani” [Eng. Title: My Name is Juani], a story of a small-town belle going to big city with dreams of becoming an actress. His latest … Continue reading

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Annamaria Clementi in “Ishyri Dosi… Sex” [1978 Greece]

OK, this year’s Oscars are upon us, and under the best foreign language film of the year, my personal favourite is the Greek nomination, “Dog Tooth” aka “Kynodontas” – a unique film in the way it explores fundamental issues … Continue reading

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María de la Fuente & Alejandra Ambrosi in “Crímenes de Lujuria” [2011 Mexico]

Once in a while, one’s likely to bump into some trash – here’s one I stumbled upon recently. Walter Doehner’s 2011 Mexican ‘thriller’, “Crímenes de Lujuria” [Eng. Title: Crimes of Passion] is just one of those. This juvenile plot … Continue reading

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