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Martina Gedeck, Nina Hoss in “Elementarteilchen” BR720 [2006 Germany]

Posted on February 3, 2011 by TR

Oskar Roehler’s 2006 black comedy, “Elementarteilchen” [Eng. Title: The Elementary Particles] is a study of two half-brothers, each with a completely different character and outlook. Michael, the younger one is a successful scientist-chemist, while the elder Bruno, played by the … Continue reading →

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Carice van Houten in “Zwartboek” BR720 [Netherlands, Germany 2006]

Posted on January 16, 2011 by TR

. The 2006 World War II drama “Zwartboek” [Eng. Title: Black Book] is the most recently completed film by Paul Verhoeven. It’s also his first European film in a while after a long stint in Hollywood. The film is set in occupied Netherlands, when wealthy … Continue reading →

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Der Baader Meinhof Komplex [Germany, France 2008] BR720p

Posted on December 7, 2010 by TR

I found Uli Edel’s 2008 gripping political drama, “Der Baader Meinhof Komplex” [Eng. Title: The Baader Meinhof Complex] quite informative actually – until this film, I only vaguely remember the RAF [Rote Armee Fraktion, or Red Army Faction], an utlra … Continue reading →

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Valeria Marini in Bigas Luna’s “Bambola” [1996 Italy, Spain, France]

Posted on December 4, 2010 by TR

Bigas Luna is one of those ‘earthy’ directors who doesn’t shy away from exploring the darker areas of the mind – and repressed sexuality is a recurring theme in many of his films. I have had the opportunity to watch most … Continue reading →

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