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Bigas Luna critiques Spanish machismo in “Huevos de Oro” [1993 Spain]

Whether or not we like the early works of Catalan director Bigas Luna, one thing we have to give him credit for is his determination to never pussy-foot around what he’s trying to say. There is no polite-talk, no ‘birds … Continue reading

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Camila Pitanga in “Eu Receberia as Piores Notícias dos seus Lindos Lábios” [2011 Brazil]

Beto Brant is a highly respected and awarded director from Brazil, and for his film, “Eu Receberia as Piores Notícias dos seus Lindos Lábios” [Eng. Title: I’d Receive the Worst News from your Beautiful Lips], he teamed up with another … 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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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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Gianella Neyra in “Polvo Enamorado” [2003 Peru]

“Polvo Enamorado” appears to have been Peruvian director Luis Barrios’ only feature film. Since I haven’t seen any of his TV dramas, this film is my only point of comparison. Storyline: Natalia who had wanted to enter a convent is … Continue reading

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