Monthly Archives: April 2011

Renée Soutendijk in Paul Verhoeven’s “De Vierde Man” [1983 Netherlands]

Continuing the early filmography of Paul Verhoeven, “De Vierde Man” [Eng. Title: The Fourth Man] successfully crosses over into ‘Noire’ territory by drawing inspiration from various peers of his era, notably Hitchcock and Chabrol. He also experiments with various stylistic … Continue reading

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Sabila Moussadek & others in “Sans Queue ni Tête” [2010 France]

Jeanne Labrune’s 2010 drama, “Sans Queue ni Tête” [Eng. Title: Special Treatment] is an interesting observation of its protagonists – one, Xavier, a psychoanalyst, and the other, prostitute Alice – both are experienced in their respective professions, but are reaching a … Continue reading

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Penélope Velasco in “Café Solo o con Ellas” [2007 Spain]

Álvaro Díaz Lorenzo’s debut film “Café Solo o con Ellas” [Eng. Title: Love Espresso] is a fairly ordinary brat-pack comedy set in Madrid – all the characters are cliché. The film’s about a group of guys – friends, and their … Continue reading

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Isabella Ferrari in “Amatemi” [2005 Italy]

Renato De Maria’s 2005 drama, “Amatemi” [Eng. Title: Love Me] is a woman’s quest for love and a meaning in her life, after her husband of twenty years suddenly decides to separate. Nina, an announcer at a supermarket returns home … Continue reading

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Omahyra Mota & Karin Viard in “Les Derniers Jours du Monde” [2009 France, Spain]

Larrieu brothers’ (Arnard and Jean-Marie) most recent film, “Les Derniers Jours du Monde” [Eng. title: The Last Days of the World, Festival Title: Happy End] is a typically French take on the apocalypse theme – generally the preserve of Hollywood blockbusters. … Continue reading

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