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Sibel Kekilli in “Gegen die Wand” [2004 Germany, Turkey]

It was a stroke of genius on the part of Fatih Akin when he cast Sibel Kekilli in his film, “Gegen die Wand” [Eng. Title: Head-On], a poignant romantic drama. It was as if Ms. Kekilli was born to play … Continue reading

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Monique van de Ven & Hannah de Leeuwe in “Keetje Tippel” [1975, Netherlands]

Paul Verhoeven made “Keetje Tippel” [Eng. Title: A Girl called Katy Tippel] following his sensational “Turks Fruit“, and those who were expecting something on similar lines would have surely been disappointed. The film explores extreme poverty in late 19th century … Continue reading

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Scenes from Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange” BR720 [UK 1971]

Very few people would be unaware of the great Stanley Kubrick’s ground-breaking social and ethical commentary “A Clockwork Orange” – possibly among most people’s list of their top 50 films of all-time. It is also one of the most reviewed … Continue reading

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Scenes from “Satanás” [2007 Colombia, Mexico]

You’d be forgiven for assuming that any Latin American film titled “Satanás” must be a nunsploitation flick from a bygone age. As it turns out, this 2007 drama is a recreation of a shocking 1986 massacre in Colombia when a … Continue reading

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Romina Ricci & Charo Bogarin in “Paco” [2009 Argentina]

Argentinian actor-director Diego Rafecas’ impressive film “Paco” tackles the ills of drug abuse, particularly of the cheap and toxic ‘Paco’ variety, made from the residue of ‘mainstream’ drug production. He had also boldly and intelligently raised several related issues – … Continue reading

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