Triptych Drama ‘D’ici là’ Is a Finely Judged Collection of Stories
Sarah Leonor’s triptych drama D’ici la is an exercise in humility, emphasizing nature’s sensuality beneath the weight of the human footprint.
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‘Keep Quiet’ Pits Inner Peace Against Social Turmoil
Crime drama Keep Quiet may seem abrupt and pared-back, but there’s confidence and depth in its study of inner peace amidst social turmoil.
‘The Courageous’ Is Necessarily a Tough Film
Similar to British and European social realist cinema Swiss film The Courageous explores the predatory forces of bureaucratic indifference, societal prejudice, and general small-mindedness.
‘Mosquitoes’ Punkishly Reckons with Motherhood
The vivid depiction of motherhood in Mosquitoes echoes Marguerite Duras’ sentiment; mothers are “the strangest, craziest people we’ve ever met.”
‘The Birthday Party’ Depicts Ugliness Beautifully
Miguel Ángel Jiménez’s The Birthday Party is a captivating and beautiful exploration of the ugly side of human beings.