Premiering at the San Sebastian Film Festival, ‘Modi – Three Days on the Wings of Madness’ features the chronicles of three chaotic days in the life of Italian painter and sculptor Amedeo Modigliani. Johnny Depp hasn’t taken a directorial credit on a feature since The Brave in 1997, but when Al Pacino came to Depp…
“I Saw the TV Glow” is a film by director Jane Schoenbrun, known for their exploration of themes surrounding identity, technology, and the unsettling aspects of human connection. The film follows two outcast teenagers, played by Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine, who bond over their shared obsession with a mysterious TV show. Their fascination with…
‘Megalopolis’ is a cinematic tour de force that precisely deconstructs and dissects the parallelism between the past and the future – the decline of the Roman Empire and the future of America. The mind-bending film explores the future of the world through themes, allegories and symbols (greed, power, inequality) that leads to societal collapse and…
‘The Last Showgirl,’ directed by Gia Coppola, is a poignant drama that delves into the life of Shelly, a veteran Las Vegas dancer confronting the end of her long-standing career. Coppola’s sensitivity to character development shines through as she delves into the complexities of Shelly Gardner’s life, played by Pamela Anderson. Anderson’s portrayal of Shelly…
“The Seed of the Sacred Fig” is a 2024 political thriller directed by Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof. The film delves into the oppressive dynamics within an Iranian middle-class family during a period of political unrest following the death of Mahsa Amini. The narrative centers on Iman, a lawyer promoted to the position of investigating judge…
“A Traveler’s Needs” is a 2024 film directed by South Korean filmmaker Hong Sang-soo, known for his minimalist, introspective storytelling. The film features Isabelle Huppert in the lead role, marking another collaboration between the acclaimed actress and the director. he cinematography of “A Traveler’s Needs” reflects Hong Sang-soo’s trademark minimalist style, which complements the film’s…
Cate Blanchett said, “I have hope, the journey goes on. There are only small islands of certainty like this one, and I thank San Sebastian for it” in her acceptance speech at the San Sebastian International Film Festival. She also quoted Brazilian writer Clarice Lispector, saying, “There are certain advantages in not knowing. Like a…
The craftsmanship of ‘Society of the Snow’ is absolutely spectacular, powerful, and thought-provoking. From stunning cinematography that showcases the terrifying beauty of mountain ranges, to the claustrophobic nature of a plane, to the brilliant score and to the top notch directing by J. A. Bayona, ‘Society of the Snow’ is easily one of the best…
‘Memoir of a Snail’ is a funny, poignant, and bittersweet chronicle of the life of an Australian misfit finding her path and silver linings amongst the clutter of life. This film was written, produced and directed by Oscar winner Adam Elliot. Elliot created a beautiful and whimsical stop-motion movie that tugs at your heartstrings and…
“I still feel I don’t really deserve this” Stressing that he had remained true to his political commitments and with constant references to his mother, Javier Bardem said he was “really grateful”, during a press conference that he gave this Friday, for the Donostia award that he was to receive later on during the opening…