Perfect Days is a beautifully meditative film that finds profound beauty in the simplicity of everyday life, anchored by Koji Yakusho's subtly powerful and award-winning performance. Wim Wenders' direction transforms … Continue reading Perfect Days (2023)
Cairo Conspiracy is a gripping political thriller that explores the intricate web of power and religious intrigue within one of Egypt's most prestigious Islamic institutions. The film masterfully combines suspense … Continue reading Cairo Conspiracy (Boy from Heaven) (2022)
Io Capitano is a powerful journey of resilience and hope that follows the perilous journey of young Africans as they strive to seek for a better future in Europe. The … Continue reading Io Capitano (2023)
The Old Oak is a stirring and compassionate drama that delves into the struggles of a declining pub in a former mining town, poignantly addressing themes of community and resilience. … Continue reading The Old Oak (2023)
The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future is an unusual yet mesmerizing blend of magical realism and environmental commentary, weaving a hauntingly beautiful narrative about the interconnectedness of … Continue reading The Cow Who Sang a Song Into the Future (2022)
One Life is a biographical drama that retells the extraordinary story of Sir Nicholas Winton, who ended up by saving hundreds of children from the Holocaust by means of the … Continue reading One Life (2023)
The Promised Land is a visually stunning and emotionally rich epic that explores the complexities of ambition, power, and survival in 18th-century Denmark. With a compelling central performance from Mads … Continue reading The Promised Land (2023)
A Black writer's attempt to condemn literature that plays on racial stereotypes backfires on him in this witty US comedy drama. American Fiction is a provocative exploration of identity in contemporary … Continue reading American Fiction (2023)
Scrapper is a gritty thriller that delves into the morally ambiguous world of a man who retrieves possessions from repossessed homes. With a tense, character-driven plot, the film offers a … Continue reading Scrapper (2023)
Monster by Hirokazu Kore-eda is an exploration of family dynamics and the moral complexities that arise when a child's innocence is challenged. The sensitive direction of Kore-eda (director of last year’s … Continue reading Monster (2023)
Vindication Swim is a compelling biographical drama that dives into the inspiring journey of Mercedes Gleitze, the first British woman to swim the English Channel. With strong performances and evocative storytelling, … Continue reading Vindication Swim (2024)