Monthly Archives: June 2015

Still Shining: “A zori zdes tikhie” [2015, Russia]

Renat Davletyarov has faithfully recreated a shortened version of a famous Soviet film by the same name “A zori zdes tikhie” [Eng. Title: The Dawns Here Are Quiet]. The World War II drama is an adaptation of a novel … Continue reading

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Spanish cinema, the way it used to be: “Stella cadente” [2014, Spain]

Among the things that first drew me to Spanish cinema was its unconventional, imaginative, and almost irreverent approach to film-narrative. Directors from Arrabal to Almodóvar, and Buñuel to Luna, especially during their ‘underground’ years, have extended frontiers so successfully … Continue reading

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A brief review: “El amor no es lo que era” [2013, Spain]

Gabriel Ochoa’s début feature, “El amor no es lo que era” [Eng. Title: Love Is Not What It Used to Be] attempts to make a mathematical interpretation of modern romantic relationships using three couples of various ages as case … Continue reading

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A brief film review: “Ponte Aérea” [2015, Brazil]

Julia Rezende’s romantic drama “Ponte Aérea” [Eng. Title: Air Bridge] is about a modern-day long-distance relationship that develops between a young couple living in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo respectively.
Amanda (Letícia Colin) and Bruno (Caio Blat) meet by … Continue reading

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A modern Divine Comedy: “Onirica” [2014 Poland, Italy, Sweden]

Perhaps, one could’ve introduced director Lech Majewski here through one of his better known works, but his latest film, “Onirica” [Eng. Title: Field of Dogs] is nevertheless every bit as sumptuous as his renowned works, showcasing all the traits … Continue reading

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