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Sexual repression and defiance in post-revolution Hungary – Egymásra nézve [1982]

Pin it!Among Eastern European directors, Hungarian Károly Makk has been a favourite in western film festivals over the years, for his elegantly subdued direction, and the haunting atmospheric images that he uses to reflect the politics and circumstances of his … Continue reading

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The idea of togetherness tested in “Tillsammans” [2000 Sweden]

Pin it!Multifaceted Lukas Moodysson represents a new generation of talented Swedish directors who have been successfully making their voices heard among mainstream audiences, and with an increasingly global appeal. His films often explore evolving societies by pitting idealism against pragmatic … Continue reading

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In the spirit of the season – “Disposta a Tutto” [1977 Italy]

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It is that time of the year – to let your hair down and ‘go with the flow’ at office parties and so on. Of course, parties are not what they used to be like in the good ol’ … Continue reading

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“Tabu”, and Paradise Lost in Colonial Africa [2012 Portugal]

Pin it!Rest assured, a lot of us will get to hear about one Miguel Gomes in coming years – an impressive and insightful young director from Portugal. I say so, despite having seen only the latest of his three features … Continue reading

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Laura Birn, Amanda Pilke, and others in “Vuosaari” [2012 Finland]

Pin it!Of the few Finnish films I’ve had the opportunity to see, director Aku Louhimies’ name appears twice. His multi-strand drama “Vuosaari” [Eng. Title: Naked Harbour] is certainly the better of the two (the one I’m comparing with is his … Continue reading

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