The Swedish director of Elvira Madigan and All Things Fair, among many others, and famous critic of the universally revered Ingmar Bergman, is the subject of Matthias Nohrborg’s fascinating documentary
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… a film made with precision and daring, anchored by brilliant performances, that represents an uncompromised artistic vision.
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… shades of Michael Haneke here – Amrum has a very similar feel to The White Ribbon.
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The film’s greatest revelation is Sandra Hüller’s performance
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What makes Beautiful and Neat Room truly delightful is its sharp wit and understated humour. The film is full of clever, observational comedy that never feels forced, capturing the absurdities
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The Film(s): “Unflinching” is the best word to describe the work of filmmaker Michael Haneke. In topic, tone and technique, he is consistently unflinching, a clear-eyed social commentator who is
The Blue Trail is an intriguing film from the Brazilian writer/director Gabriel Mascaro. Arthouse movie buffs may recall his 2015 film Neon Bull. Mascaro has not made a lot of
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Though lacking in mystery, Lafosse’s film is bolstered by solid dramatic performances and punctuated by well-timed flashes of violence.
One of the biggest surprises at this year’s Cannes Film Festival was the arrival of the new film by Jonathan Glazer.
One of France’s great actors and directors was in awe of master director Michael Haneke on his latest film, Happy End.