24 Jan 2023
January review – frosty thriller bites at the many facets of masculinity
Acclaimed documentarian Andrey Paounov makes his fiction debut with a strange tale set in the midst of a Bulgarian winter storm
Articles by Savina Petkova
18 Nov 2022
Clara Sola review – luscious story of a woman’s fury is a sensual delight
Swedish-Costa Rican director Nathalie Álvarez Mesén explores female desire and emancipation using non-professional actors
12 Oct 2022
Pacifiction review – sunsets and secrets in Albert Serra’s enigmatic epic
Benoît Magimel plays a government official traversing a world of danger and conspiracy against the lush backdrop of Tahiti
10 Oct 2022
More Than Ever review – brilliantly complex story of a woman’s soul-searching
Vicky Krieps gives a remarkable lead performance in Emily Atef's layered, psychologically rich exploration of life and death
09 Oct 2022
Unrest review – a revelation in period filmmaking
Swiss director Cyril Schäublin's witty story of a 19th century factory worker brilliantly redefines notions of the past on screen
09 Oct 2022
EO review – familiar but often stunning riff on Au Hasard Balthazar
Jerzy Skolimowski's experimental reworking of Robert Bresson's classic occasionally falls back on well-worn tropes but remains bold
22 Sep 2022
In Front of Your Face review – Hong Sang-soo’s lyrical ode to humanism
In his latest lo-fi effort, the prolific Korean filmmaker reflects on life and mortality in a refreshingly altruistic way
01 Sep 2022
Dry Ground Burning review – visionary docufiction slashes through Brazilian politics
Adirley Queirós and Joana Pimenta's sisterly portrait makes for a surprisingly gentle but scorching look at the Sol Nascente favela