drama
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Clara: Social Issues and Character Struggles | Review
It feels like there’s an avalanche of Romanian movies descending over us during this year, with productions catering to all tastes – the dubious (Buzz House), the mainstream (Anul nou care nu a fost) and the art-house (Trei kilometri până la capătul lumii). Clara would probably fit in the latter. It is a distinctly European Read more
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Sisi & Ich: A Feminist Interpretation of Empress Elisabeth of Austria | Review
The film “Sisi & Ich” offers a different take on Empress Elisabeth of Austria, exploring her later years and her relationship with her lady-in-waiting. While it may not reach the same level as “Corsage,” it captivates with a strong feminist perspective. The captivating dynamic between the central characters prompts introspection on privilege and loyalty. Despite… Read more
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Disco Boy (2023): A Bold Tale of Identity and Freedom
Abbruzzese’s movie might not always run at the same intensity, leaving room for some scenes that are dry, particularly given how general its characters strive to be. However, Disco Boy is a trip, it plays with your senses and takes you along for a ride that starts out as an age old tale of violence… Read more
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Berlinale Review: Passages (2023)
The movie transcends type and finds the truth in its relationships, it dotes on and suffers with its protagonists in a manner that does feel intimate, both emotionally and physically. Sachs has congealed this inherently melodramatic story into one of stoic commitment to ourselves, of finding and cherishing our individuality, both within and outside of… Read more
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