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Mónica del Carmen in “Año Bisiesto” [2010 Mexico]

Australian-born Michael Rowe made his directorial debut in this 2010 Mexican drama “Año Bisiesto” [Eng. Title: Leap Year]. I wanted to see this during one of its screenings in the UK, but work kept me away and had to wait … Continue reading

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Scenes from Ulrich Seidl’s “Hundstage” [2001 Austria]

Ulrich Seidl made this Austrian classic, “Hundstage” [Eng. Title: Dog Days] in 2001. His second full-length feature, it is an exquisite observation of suburban Austria during a hot summer’s weekend. I don’t know where to start – the pure genius … Continue reading

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Ruth Gabriel & others in “Días Contados” [1994 Spain]

Imanol Uribe’s 1994 crime drama, “Días Contados” [Eng. Title: Numbered Days] virtually swept through the Goya Awards the following year. The absorbing thriller is complemented by some excellent cinematography and editing, and all the main actors take this to another … Continue reading

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Rie Rasmussen in “Human Zoo” [2009 France]

Danish born model-turned-actress Rie Rasmussen made her directorial debut in this 2009 French production, “Human Zoo”. For a debut, this film is an awesome achievement, and it only underlines her creative credentials as one of the rising talents in world cinema today. … Continue reading

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Jean-Claude Brisseau’s “Les Anges Exterminateurs” BR720 [2006 France]

Jean-Claude Brisseau made this personal film “Les Anges Exterminateurs” [Eng. Title: The Exterminating Angels] as some kind of repost against charges and subsequent conviction he faced following his previous film, “Choses Secretes” – for apparently forcing two actresses auditioning for that film … Continue reading

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