Category Archives: Cinema

Blanca Lewin in “Bombal” [2012 Chile]

Posted on April 25, 2012 by TR

Chilean director Marcelo Ferrari made his recent drama “Bombal” based on the love life of acclaimed feminist author María Luisa Bombal. I cannot verify how much of the film is based on real events, but what it does manage to … Continue reading →

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Barbara Brylska & Krystyna Mikolajewska in “Faraon” [1966 Poland]

Posted on April 24, 2012 by TR

Jerzy Kawalerowicz’s Oscar-nominated epic “Faraon” [Eng. title: Pharaoh] is a rare and also interesting interpretation of ancient history and politics from communist Poland. It has the grandeur of a Cecile B. DeMille film, but rather than merely glossing over history, … Continue reading →

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Blanca Lewin & Gonzalo Valenzuela in “En la Cama” [2005 Chile]

Posted on April 21, 2012 by TR

Talented young director Matías Bize impressed audience with his debut full-length feature (“Sábado, una Película en Tiempo Real” – I’ll write about it in a separate post, only hinting for the moment that the entire film was done with a … Continue reading →

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Micaela Ramazzotti & Francesca Inaudi in “Questione di Cuore” [2009 Italy]

Posted on April 16, 2012 by TR

Francesca Archibugi’s drama, “Questione di Cuore” [Eng. Title: A Question of the Heart] is a breezy comedy about friendship and mortality. As entertaining and well-written the script is, what sticks in my mind though are the charming images of common-man’s … Continue reading →

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Ana Risueño in “Impulsos” [2002 Spain]

Posted on April 15, 2012 by TR

Miguel Alcantud wrote and made a promising directorial debut through the thriller, “Impulsos” [Eng. Title: Impulses]. I’m surprised he hasn’t made many more since then – this is one intelligent film made with innovative production ideas and techniques. Just because … Continue reading →

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