Category Archives: Cinema

Irène Jacob in “La Double Vie de Véronique” [1991 France, Poland BR720]

From the moment he started working outside of Poland, Krzysztof Kieslowski came to be widely regarded as one of the most important and original European film makers of his day. Even if his work from the very early days were … Continue reading

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Sonja Richter in “Elsker dig for Evigt” [2002 Denmark]

Susanne Bier’s “Elsker dig for Evigt” [Eng. Title: Open Hearts] is an interesting study of love and relationships, and how they could be influenced or complicated by other feelings such as guilt. It is a terrific piece of drama, made … Continue reading

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Joselin Waleska in “Ladies Mafia” [2011 Colombia, Mexico]

Colombian director Oscar González’s film, “Ladies Mafia” is a comedy drama about three girls who unwittingly find themselves in possession of a stash of cocaine, and who against common sense decide to make themselves rich by selling it to a … Continue reading

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Jasmine Trinca in “Il Grande Sogno” [2009 Italy]

Michele Placido is a fine actor and also a pretty good director. He made the semi-autobiographical drama, “Il Grande Sogno” [Eng. Title: The Big Dream] recounting his early years as a young police officer in 1968 Milan amidst momentous world … Continue reading

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Najwa Nimri & Kristel Díaz in “Los Amantes del Circulo Polar” [1998 Spain]

My favourite Julio Medem film happens to be a love story – or a fantasy even… 🙂 “Los Amantes del Circulo Polar” [Eng. Title: Lovers of the Arctic Circle] is quite possibly as intense as love stories get. Outwardly like … Continue reading

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