Category Archives: Cinema

Audrey Tautou in “Un Long Dimanche de Fiançailles” 720p [2004 France]

Posted on December 13, 2010 by TR

Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s charming 2004 romantic drama, “Un Long Dimanche de Fiançailles” [Eng. Title: A Very Long Engagement] won a clutch of Césars the following year. And this is surely one of those films you must watch with your spouse or lover – trust me – you will be rewarded! Continue reading →

Posted in Audrey Tautou, France, French Cinema | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Giovanna Mezzogiorno in “Vincere” BR720 [2009, Italy]

Posted on December 13, 2010 by TR

Veteran director Marco Bellocchio’s sumptuous epic, “Vincere” [Eng. Title: Win] is a historical drama about the former Italian dictator Benitto Mussolini and the deeply held secret of his first marriage to Ida Dalser – before he became Il Duce. The film won several awards, for flawless direction, exquisite cinematography, haunting soundtrack, and the performance by its lead actors, including the gorgeous and highly talented actress playing Ida – Giovanna Mezzogiorno.
Continue reading →

Posted in Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Italian Cinema, Marco Bellocchio | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Adriana Davidova in “Síndrome” [Spain, 2004]

Posted on December 11, 2010 by TR

Liberto Rabal is known more as an actor than a director – the fact remains that to date his 2004 drama, “Síndrome” is his only full length feature. The first time I saw the film I was quite impressed by the unconventional filmmaking, but after watching this again more recently, I take a different view. Continue reading →

Posted in Spain, Spanish Cinema | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Marimar Vega in “Daniel y Ana” [Mexico, Spain 2009]

Posted on December 10, 2010 by TR

Mexican director Michel franco’s first full length feature, “Daniel y Ana” [Eng. Title: Daniel & Ana] is a pretty low-key affair, even if it has some rather dramatic moments. Apparently based on a true story, his realistic filmmaking – virtually devoid … Continue reading →

Posted in Latin America, Mexico, Michel Franco, Spanish Cinema | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Scenes from El Mural, by Héctor Olivera [Argentina/Mexico, 2010]

Posted on December 9, 2010 by TR

Veteran Argentinean director Héctor Olivera created this biopic of a famous Mexican-born painter, David Alfaro Siqueiros. The film is set in the early 20th century when his close friend in Buenos Aires invites him over. A staunch idealist and believer in art for the public ends … Continue reading →

Posted in Argentina | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment