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Ana de la Reguera in “Así del Precipicio” [2006 Mexico]

María Teresa Suarez Maceiras wrote and made her directorial feature film debut (as Teresa Suarez) in the Mexican drama, “Así del Precipicio” [Eng. Title: At the Edge of the Abyss]. For a debut, it was certainly a bold film, considering … Continue reading

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Blanca Lewin in “Bombal” [2012 Chile]

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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Elsa Pataky and others in “Máncora” BR720 [2008 Peru, Spain]

This is a rare re-review in this blog. Having recently re-watched Ricardo de Montreuil’s Peruvian drama, “Máncora”, I realise my earlier assessment was perhaps a bit harsh. And it is only fair that I give it a more balanced review … Continue reading

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Neta Garty in Maria Schrader’s “Liebesleben” [2007 Israel, Germany]

It’s a rare occasion to introduce someone who’s predominantly an actress as a director, even more so if that actress has an impressive nude portfolio of her own – German actress Maria Schrader is a legend in that aspect which … Continue reading

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Carice van Houten & co in “Komt een vrouw bij de dokter” BR720 [Netherlands 2009]

Reinout Oerlemans’ romantic drama, “Komt een vrouw bij de dokter – Een ode aan de liefde” [Eng. Title: A Woman Goes to the Doctor – An Ode to Love, aka Stricken] is your typical mainstream film that touches on a … Continue reading

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