SFF 2023 REVIEW: Joonam (جونم)
Urich’s soulful connection with the documentary as well as the subject matter is one that is felt palpably.
SFF 2023 REVIEW: Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman
I felt cheated by an experience that capitalised on Murakami’s name and a trailer that hinted at his many stories, but had very little to do with the collection itself.
SFF 2023 REVIEW: Subtraction (تفریق)
Haghighi, all-round artist of acting, writing, and directing origins, leads Subtraction with direction reminiscent of Iranian greats.
SFF 2023 REVIEW: Sunflower
Set in the outer suburbs of Melbourne, this film acts as an enticing representation and characterisation of coming out in a society where homophobia has become socialised.
SFF 2023 REVIEW: Scrapper
I knew two things about the film going in: a) Harris Dickinson was in it and b) it was going to make me cry. Those two things turned out to be true.
SFF 2023 REVIEW: Kim's Video — “A lot of things used to be here, and now they are not”
Redmon and Sabin masterfully balance gravity and levity in what might be the funniest documentary I have ever seen.
SFF 2023 REVIEW: L’immensità
Set in circumstances of perpetual domestic conflict: Rape, betrayal, and family violence continually oscillate between each other, creating a profound sense of unease.
SFF 2023 REVIEW: No Bears – the camera as truth-teller
In No Bears, we are just as much aware that we are watching a film as we are of the action taking place. With knowledge of Panahi’s context, every shot feels dangerous, and you're constantly left wondering how he made it.
Review: Italian Film Festival 2022 — It's about family
The Italian Film Festival returned this year with a bang!
Review: Taiwan Film Festival 2022 — Multi-varied meditations on time, the media, and digital technologies
I never wanted those dim lights to rise.