Category Archives: Cinema

Monica Bellucci in “Combien tu m’aimes?” [2005 France, Italy]

Bertrand Blier is one of those directors you’d either love or simply hate. He is an often misunderstood satirist who let’s a theme run its course, often to the most brutally honest conclusion, in the process throwing sentiment and wishful … Continue reading

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Carolina Crescentini in “20 Sigarette” BR720 [2010 Italy]

I was checking out Aureliano Amadei’s autobiographical film, “20 Sigarette” [Eng. Title 20 Cigarettes] – because it had won a clutch of awards in the Venice Film Festival last year. I wasn’t expecting to find any nude scenes in it, … Continue reading

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Elena Serrano in “Ingrid” [2010 Spain]

Eduard Cortés’ powerful Catalan drama “Ingrid” tells the story of a young performance artist – Ingrid, as observed by her neighbour, Àlex. Ingrid befriends Àlex when he moves in to her block, and introduces him to her circle of friends, … Continue reading

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Ingrid Caven & Isolde Barth in “In einem Jahr mit 13 Monden” [1978 W.Germany]

Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s 1978 film, “In einem Jahr mit 13 Monden” [Eng. Title: In a Year of Thirteen Moons] is a deeply affecting portrait of unrequited love, loss and pain. The film is a tragedy, but it is also beautiful, and … Continue reading

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Luisa Ranieri & Regina Nemni in “Eros” [2004 Italy]

I will start Michelangelo Antonioni’s filmography in the site with his final film. “Eros” is a compilation of three films made by different directors, exploring love and romance, as the title suggests. While European cinema has produced extraordinary film makers over … Continue reading

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