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Some are not born to love, but to be loved: “À nos amours” [1983 France]

Maurice Pialat was a master at peeling away layers of human respectability in order to shed light on the vagaries of heart and mind. But unlike Michael Haneke or Ulrich Seidl – present day directors with a similar gift and … Continue reading

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A meditation on chance and destiny: “Przypadek” [1987 Poland]

Krzysztof Kieslowski’s masterful “Przypadek” [Eng. Title: Blind Chance] makes a philosophical and metaphysical argument for the part random chance can play in shaping a man’s destiny. It adds an additional layer to the commonly used expression “if only…” by showing … Continue reading

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A walkabout with ghosts from the past: “Sur” [1988 Argentina]

Fernando E. Solanas is one of the most important film makers to emerge from Latin America. His works – both feature films and documentaries, primarily concern politics, with a specific interest in showcasing a uniquely South American identity. On this … Continue reading

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The culmination of a personal journey: “Les rendez-vous d’Anna” [1978 Belgium, France, Germany]

Chantal Akerman continues her semi-autobiographical journey as filmmaker that started with her ‘New York’ set of films, followed by Je, tu, il, elle, where she played the lead herself, to “Les rendez-vous d’Anna” [Eng. Title: The Meetings of Anna], with Aurore … Continue reading

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Filmmaking, Women, Love – “Ins Blaue” [2012 Germany]

Veteran filmmaker Rudolf Thome’s “Ins Blaue” [Eng. Title: Into the Blue] is a tragicomedy on the making of a film, where a homage of sorts to the French New Wave and Godard (Le mépris) can not only be sensed in … Continue reading

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