Tag Archives: public nudity

Jodorowsky’s self-therapy: “La danza de la realidad” [2013 Chile, France]

After nearly a quarter of a century, Alejandro Jodorowsky, the Swiss Army Knife among provocative artists, conjures up a deeply personal film by adapting portions from his recently published autobiography. “La danza de la Realidad” [Eng. Title: The Dance of … Continue reading

Posted in Alejandro Jodorowsky, Chile | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Victims of war – “In Tranzit” [2008 UK, Russia]

Tom Roberts made his feature film début with the post-war romantic drama “In Tranzit”, a UK-Russian co-production starring an international cast that included recognisable names such as John Malkovich, Thomas Kretschmann, and Vera Farmiga. The story is apparently based on … Continue reading

Posted in United Kingdom | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

A brief review: “Marina” [2013 Belgium, Italy]

Stijn Coninx’s biographical film “Marina” is about the early life of Rocco Granata, an Italian born Belgian immigrant who’d later become a pop-sensation in his country and beyond. The title refers to his first hit single by the same name. … Continue reading

Posted in Italian Cinema | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

In pursuit of happiness: “White Night Wedding” [2008 Iceland]

Acclaimed director Baltasar Kormákur’s 2008 bright comedy-drama “Brúðguminn” [Eng. Title: White Night Wedding] is set in the charming albeit remote island of Flatey, in northern Iceland. The film starts with Jon (Hilmir Snær Guðnason), a middle-aged professor of literature, rehearsing … Continue reading

Posted in Baltasar Kormákur, Iceland | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on In pursuit of happiness: “White Night Wedding” [2008 Iceland]

A colourful socialist mural: “Még kér a nép” [1972, Hungary]

Miklós Jancsó was among the few gifted Eastern European directors to ever gain fame and recognition on the other side of the iron curtain. His best works unfortunately came about during the height of the Cold War, where his vast … Continue reading

Posted in Hungary, Miklós Jancsó | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment