‘SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE’: Cillian Murphy Shines In This Powerful Irish Trauma Tale
Cillian Murphy takes on the dual role of producer and lead actor in this poignant tale of profound sorrow, directed by Tim Mielants and adapted by Enda Walsh from Claire Keegan's acclaimed novel of the same name.
‘TREASURE’: A Promising Father-Daughter Journey That Falls A Bit Flat
A look at the unconventional journey of Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry in director Julia von Heinz's adaptation of Lily Bret’s novel 'Too Many Men.'
‘A DIFFERENT MAN’: Sebastian Stan Takes The Lead In This Atmospheric Exploration Of Identity
Expanding on the themes of performance and difference previously explored in his debut feature, ‘Chained for Life,’ Aaron Schimberg's ‘A Different Man’ retains his dark humour and fondness for the macabre.
‘MY FAVOURITE CAKE’: A Delicious Iranian Treat Until It Gets Burned
Directed by Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha, My Favourite Cake centers on a Tehran-set love story between a widow and a divorced taxi driver in their seventies.
‘INFESTED’: Spiders And Survival In The Parisian Banlieue
The new French thriller ‘Infested’ featured at Venice in the Critics’ Week sidebar, marks Sébastien Vaniček's directorial debut, showcasing his evident skill in crafting and editing suspense and terror.
‘BYE BYE TIBERIAS’: A Mother-Daughter Journey Through Memory and Exile
Premiering at the 80th Venice International Film Festival and directed by Lina Soualem, ‘Bye Bye Tiberias’ is a deeply intimate and evocative documentary that delves into the life of her mother, Palestinian actress Hiam Abbass.
‘TATAMI’: A Powerful Story of Defiance and Resilience
Co-directed by Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir Ebrahimi, ‘Tatami’ is a powerful and intense drama that plunges into the harrowing world of an Iranian judo athlete caught between the pressures of national pride and personal integrity.
‘ANATOMY OF A FALL’: A Brilliant Drama On The Complexity Of Truth
Directed by Justine Triet, ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ delves deep into the complexities of perception and human relationships. It was awarded the Palme d'Or at the 76th Cannes Film Festival.
‘YANNICK’: An Unforgettable Night
Quentin Dupieux’s ‘Yannick’, written in just six days and filmed in secret, is a brilliant blend of absurdity, humour, and sharp social commentary.
‘TITANE’: Metallic, Visceral, And Audacious
What a ride! Julia Ducournau's second film after the brilliant ‘Grave’ defies genre conventions, merging body horror with a profound exploration of identity, trauma, and transformation.