Category Archives: Cinema

Béatrice Dalle in “37°2 le Matin” BR1080 [France 1986]

Jean-Jacques Beineix’s drama “37°2 le Matin” [Eng. Title: Betty Blue, Festival Title: 37°2 in the Morning] is probably his finest work to date – it was also nominated for Oscar, BAFTA and César the following year. The romantic saga starts … Continue reading

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Maria Panourgia & Sofia Georgovassili in “Mavro Livadi” BR1080 [2009 Greece]

I’m only beginning to discover Greek cinema, but whatever I’ve seen so far is refreshing (and educational too – for e.g., now I know a Janissary is not a union of workers in the cleaning profession but a Christian boy … 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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Elizabeth Cervantes & others in “El Infierno” BR720 [2010 Mexico]

Luis Estrada has followed up his hugely successful and highly acclaimed social satire “Le Ley de Herodes” with his latest film, “El Infierno” [Eng. Title: Hell]. Even if this story is set in modern day Mexico, both the films deal … Continue reading

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