Category Archives: Cinema

Scenes from Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s “Satansbraten” [1976 West Germany]

I’ve just started getting acquainted with the works of Rainer Werner Fassbinder, one of the more important directors who shaped and nurtured what is called the “Neuer Deutscher Film” aka New German Cinema. He also scripted, edited and acted in films, … Continue reading

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Mónica del Carmen in “Año Bisiesto” [2010 Mexico]

Australian-born Michael Rowe made his directorial debut in this 2010 Mexican drama “Año Bisiesto” [Eng. Title: Leap Year]. I wanted to see this during one of its screenings in the UK, but work kept me away and had to wait … Continue reading

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Louise Bourgoin in “Blanc comme Neige” BR720 [2010 Belgium, France]

Christophe Blanc’s latest film is a thriller (or should I say a comedy thriller) called “Blanc comme Neige” [Eng. Title: White Snow] with some high expectations. The film does start off nicely, but looses its way half way through. Some … Continue reading

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Elvira Mínguez in “Tapas” [2005 Spain]

José Corbacho & Juan Cruz’s debut feature in 2005, “Tapas” is a typical example of what makes European films so magical. The gentle comedy drama is a beautiful and intimate portrait of people living in a neighbourhood of Barcelona – … Continue reading

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Verónica Echegui & co in “Yo Soy la Juani” [2006 Spain]

Continuing the filmography of Bigas Luna, this is his 2006 feature “Yo Soy la Juani” [Eng. Title: My Name is Juani], a story of a small-town belle going to big city with dreams of becoming an actress. His latest film … Continue reading

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