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Henriette Heinze in “Auftauchen” [2006 Germany]

Posted on July 17, 2011 by TR

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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María Lapiedra & Co in “Torrente 4 – Lethal Crisis” [2011 Spain]

Posted on July 15, 2011 by TR

“Torrente 4 – Crisis Letal” [Eng. Title: Torrente 4 – Lethal Crisis] is the latest instalment of Santiago Segura’s outrageous comedies in the ‘Torrente’ line of films. For those who are not aware, the Torrente films liberally mix bawdy toilet … Continue reading →

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Lena Nyman in “Jag är Nyfiken – en film i Gult” [1967 Sweden]

Posted on July 13, 2011 by TR

Vilgot Sjöman’s “Jag är Nyfiken – en film i Gult” [Eng. Title: I Am Curious (Yellow)] is part of a ‘duology’ if one may call it that. It remains a landmark film in many respects – for the first time … Continue reading →

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Cecilia Roth in “Arrebato” [1980 Spain]

Posted on July 11, 2011 by TR

I don’t know much about Iván Zulueta, but his film, “Arrebato” [Eng. Title: Rapture] is one of the best films ever made about cinema – more so about the creative process itself wherein the filmmaker is consumed by his own … Continue reading →

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Yoima Valdés & co in “800 Balas” [2002 Spain]

Posted on July 6, 2011 by TR

Álex de la Iglesia is largely known for his comedy thrillers and among them, “800 Balas” [Eng. Title: 800 Bullets] remains my favourite. The film is Iglesia’s ode to spaghetti westerns as much as to some unsung talents in the … Continue reading →

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