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The secret to immortality: “Ci vediamo domani” [2013 Italy]

Agreed – Andrea Zaccariello’s gentle comedy “Ci vediamo domani” [Eng. Trans: See you tomorrow] was never intended to be anything more than that, but I suspect he might have missed an opportunity here. Because the film touches on issues that … Continue reading

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A meditation on chance and destiny: “Przypadek” [1987 Poland]

Krzysztof Kieslowski’s masterful “Przypadek” [Eng. Title: Blind Chance] makes a philosophical and metaphysical argument for the part random chance can play in shaping a man’s destiny. It adds an additional layer to the commonly used expression “if only…” by showing … Continue reading

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The rise and fall of a call girl: “Bruna Surfistinha” [2011 Brazil]

Brazilian attitudes towards sex is one of the more enigmatic aspects of their culture, where traditional Roman Catholic values sit side-by-side with an apparently uninhibited and tolerant display of sexuality. Marcus Baldini’s directorial début is the biopic “Bruna Surfistinha” [Eng. … Continue reading

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A job incomplete: “Volevo solo dormirle addosso” [2004 Italy]

Eugenio Cappuccio’s film “Volevo solo dormirle addosso” is billed as a comedy, but as with many Italian comedies, attempts to be more than that by commenting on modern city life – both personal and professional. Marco (Giorgio Pasotti), a personnel … Continue reading

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A walkabout with ghosts from the past: “Sur” [1988 Argentina]

Fernando E. Solanas is one of the most important film makers to emerge from Latin America. His works – both feature films and documentaries, primarily concern politics, with a specific interest in showcasing a uniquely South American identity. On this … Continue reading

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