Category Archives: Cinema

Lidia Vitale in “La Doppia Ora” [2009 Italy]

Giuseppe Capotondi’s 2009 debut feature, “La Doppia Ora” [Eng. Title: The Double Hour] is psychological-romantic thriller set in Turin. Guido, a widowed security guard isn’t ready for another relationship, but resorts to speed-dating to find sexual partners, until he meets … Continue reading

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Gabriela Canudas in “Otilia Rauda” [2001 Mexico]

Dana Rotberg is definitely my favourite female director from the Latin Americas, even though I’ve seen only two of her three feature films to date – the other being the amazing “Ángel de Fuego”. Her minimal edits and theatrical-style of … Continue reading

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Rie Rasmussen in “Human Zoo” [2009 France]

Danish born model-turned-actress Rie Rasmussen made her directorial debut in this 2009 French production, “Human Zoo”. For a debut, this film is an awesome achievement, and it only underlines her creative credentials as one of the rising talents in world cinema today. … Continue reading

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Valeria Solarino & Isabella Ragonese in “Viola di Mare” [2009 Italy]

Donatella Maiorca has constructed a beautiful love story in her 2009 drama, “Viola di Mare” [Eng. Title: The Sea Purple]. Apparently inspired by a true story, the film is set in late 19th century Sicily, where childhood friends-turned-lovers Angela and Sara face insurmountable … Continue reading

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Giovanna Zacarías in “Rabioso Sol, Rabioso Cielo” [2009 Mexico]

Julián Hernández is a fine young director from Mexico, most of his films relating to gay-themed relationships. His 2009 film, “Rabioso Sol, Rabioso Cielo” [Eng. Title: Raging Sun, Raging Sky] is for the most part in black and white, and colour is gradually … Continue reading

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