Category Archives: Major Actresses

Francesca Neri in Almodovar’s “Carne Trémula” [1997 Spain]

Pedro Almodovar has crafted some of the most exquisite films made in Spain, and among his later works, the 1997 drama “Carne Trémula” [Eng. Title: Live Flesh] remains a personal favourite. The film uses abundant symbolism to propel its story, … Continue reading

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Martina Gedeck & Gabi Fleming in “Das Leben der Anderen” [2006 Germany]

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s debut feature is what one would call an ‘unqualified success’. “Das Leben der Anderen” [Eng. Title the Lives of Others] bagged a bucket-load of awards the following year including a BAFTA and an Oscar for best … Continue reading

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Valeria Solarino & Claudia Gerini in “Viaggio Segreto” [2006 Italy]

Roberto Ando’s melodrama, “Viaggio Segreto” [Eng. Title: Secret Journey] attempts to achieve a lot. It’s ambitious in its scope but somehow fails to get there, and that’s mainly because the story isn’t fully developed. There is plenty of suspense, and … Continue reading

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Hanna Schygulla in “Die Ehe der Maria Braun” [1979 W.Germany]

Continuing the filmography of Rainer Werner Fassbinder, his 1979 film, “Die Ehe der Maria Braun” [Eng. Title: The Marriage of Maria Braun] is the last in his BRD Trilogy, all relating to women and marriage during post-war Germany. The film … Continue reading

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Alba Rohrwacher in “La Solitudine dei Numeri Primi” BR720 [2010 Italy]

Very occasionally, a film affects you so deeply that it leaves you speechless and numb. After watching Saverio Castanzo’s poignant film, “La Solitudine dei Numeri Primi” [Eng. Title: the Solitude of Prime Numbers], I pretty much didn’t feel like doing … Continue reading

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