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Marilyn Solaya & Mirta Ibarra in “Fresa y Chocolate” [1994, Cuba]

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea is Cuba’s best known and most respected director, and although I’ve seen only three films of his to date, I shall start his filmography with one of his last, “Fresa y Chocolate” [Eng. Title: Strawberry and Chocolate], … Continue reading

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Rona Hartner & Romain Duris in “Gadjo Dilo” [1997 Romania, France]

Films by French director Tony Gatlif are known for its exploration of themes relating to gypsy culture, often also delving into their musical heritage. Understandable, considering he’s of Gypsy descent himself, but his films additionally give us a fresh insight … Continue reading

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Claudia Gerini and others in “Com’è bello far l’amore” [2012 Italy]

It is entirely possible that Fausto Brizzi’s comedy “Com’è bello far l’amore” [Eng. Title: Love is in the Air] was intended as a comic relief for Italians concerned with the Eurozone crisis. Whatever the case, at least the film seems … Continue reading

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Katrin Cartlidge in Mike Leigh’s “Naked” [1993 UK]

On the eve of the London Olympics, and walking amidst the sea of union flags, nervous commuters, and hysterical BBC presenters who’ve by now pitched tent in every corner of town, it is not difficult to come across a noticeable … Continue reading

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Valeria Golino in “Il Sole Nero” [2007 Italy]

“Il Sole Nero” [Eng. Title: Black Sun] is the only film I’ve seen so far from much awarded Polish Director Krzysztof Zanussi, so am ill-equipped to write anything about his filmography for the moment. I’ll therefore restrict myself to writing … Continue reading

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