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The love, the horror: “Vi” [2013 Sweden]

Mani Maserrat’s daring second feature, “Vi” [Eng. Title: Us] takes an intimate look at the disintegration of a passionate but tragic relationship. The violence and destruction is not as much physical as it is psychological. Krister and newly arrived Ida … Continue reading

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Desperately seeking the perfect man: “Kuutamolla” [2002 Finland]

Aku Louhimies’ chick-flick “Kuutamolla” [Eng. Title: Lovers and Leavers] looks at a Scandinavian version of Bridget Jones – slender and reserved, who hopes to meet and fall in love with the man of her dreams. Iiris (Minna Haapkylä), reluctant to … Continue reading

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A relationship tested in the high Caucasus – “The Loneliest Planet” [USA, Germany 2011]

No too often do you find a single moment defining a film’s purpose. And when that happens, the filmmaker better make sure that he/she got the timing right, lest the message is lost on the audience. American director Julia Loktev’s … Continue reading

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A feverish kiss in the mouth to Recife – “A Febre do Rato” [2011 Brazil]

Cláudio Assis is no stranger to controversy – his previous two films, Amarelo Manga and Baixio das Bestas shocked film-goers with its in-your-face imagery and outrageous characterisation. While his latest offering doesn’t exactly fall short in its frankness, “A Febre … Continue reading

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Not for vegetarians – “Vlees” [2010 Netherlands]

From what I’ve seen so far, films by Victor Nieuwenhuijs and Maartje Seyferth are largely hit-and-miss, and experimental. Their more recent film however, the suggestively titled “Vlees” [Eng. Title: Meat] makes a sincere attempt to work with a structured screenplay, … Continue reading

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