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Michele Valley & Meredyth Herold in “Singapore Sling” [1990 Greece]

Nikos Nikolaidis is a very interesting director indeed – and for those who enjoy dark and edgy films that occasionally throw away the rule-book, going through his filmography would be a feast for their senses. When I watched it for … Continue reading

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Antje Nikola Mönning & co in “Engel mit Schmutzigen Flügeln” [2009 Germany]

Roland Reber’s 2009 film, “Engel mit Schmutzigen Flügeln” [Eng. Title: Angels with Dirty Wings] is probably among his lighter works, it being more of a satirical comedy. Having said that, X-Factor contestants should perhaps be asked to watch this film … Continue reading

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Christine Boisson & co in “La Mécanique des Femmes” [2000, France]

Jérôme de Missolz apparently based his film “La Mécanique des Femmes” [Eng. Title: The Mechanics of Women] on a controversial novel by Louis Calaferte. While I’ve not read her work and therefore not in a position to judge its interpretation, … Continue reading

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Marina Kalogirou in “Avrio tha ‘nai Arga” [2002, Greece]

Not often do we see female directors venturing into crime thrillers, but the multi-faceted Laya Yourgou certainly made a fine impression in her romantic crime drama, “Avrio tha ‘nai Arga” [Eng. title: Too Late Tomorrow]. The film doesn’t attempt to … Continue reading

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Henriette Heinze in “Auftauchen” [2006 Germany]

Felicitas Korn wrote and made her directorial debut with “Auftauchen” [Eng. Title: Breaking the Surface] – a notable effort – and rather unforgettable too. The focal point of the film is Nadja, a young aspiring photographer – about her blossoming … Continue reading

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