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Rita Russek & Christine Buchegger in “Aus dem Leben der Marionetten” [1980 Germany, Sweden]

The great Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman made his 1980 gem, “Aus dem Leben der Marionetten” [Eng. Title: From the Life of the Marionettes] while living in Germany. It is among his lesser known films, and also the most underrated.  Perhaps because it is a departure of sorts from the customary … Continue reading

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Paz de la Huerta and others in “Enter the Void” BR720 [2009, France, Germany, Italy]

Argentinian-born French director Gaspar Noé has made it his trademark to repulse his audience using both sound and light. His violent edits and special effects are meant to disorientate, and his camera angles and persistent flashing lights are not for the … Continue reading

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Paz Vega in “Carmen” [2003 Spain]

Vicente Aranda is known for his uninhibited treatment of raw emotions like sexual passion, jealousy and hatred. His 2003 adaptation of Prosper Mérimée’s novella, “Carmen” showcases these magnificently. The script and his attention to minor details bring these fictional characters … Continue reading

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Adriana Davidova in “Síndrome” [Spain, 2004]

Liberto Rabal is known more as an actor than a director – the fact remains that to date his 2004 drama, “Síndrome” is his only full length feature. The first time I saw the film I was quite impressed by the unconventional filmmaking, but after watching this again more recently, I take a different view. Continue reading

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Habitación en Roma by Julio Medem BR1080p [2010 Spain] – Elena Anaya and Natasha Yarovenko

Time to review the great Julio Medem’s most recent release – his 2010 romantic drama, “Habitación en Roma” [Eng. title: Room in Rome].. The film is at least partly inspired by the 2004 Chilean drama, ‘En la Cama‘, acknowledged by Sr. … Continue reading

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