By Francesco Cerniglia Directed by Paul Tunge Despite a tight run time of 73 minutes and a rather succinct storyline with only two characters, Norwegian filmmaker Paul Tunge manages to keep things moving along at […]
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By Lauren Hurrell Directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken Gothenburg Film Festival review As one of three films shortlisted by Norway to be their submission for Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards, Returning Home (native […]
By Amy Dunning Directed by Måns Månsson Gothenburg Film Festival review This film adaptation of Kristian Lundberg’s influential novel, is a semi-autobiographical tale of social immobility and the anguish that it can cause. The story […]
By Zara Saeed Directed by Mikko Kuparinen Montréal World Film Festival review Mikko Kuparinen’s intelligent and beautifully shot drama is a prime reminder of the beauty of independent cinema and its profound emotional impact, even […]
By Matthew Riordan Directed by Ignas Jonynas Watch The Gambler on FilmDoo When Vincentas (Vytautas Kaniusonis) is named “˜Best Emergency Service Employee’ at the hospital where he works, he is given a diploma of merit, a mug decorated […]
By David Pountain Directed by Daniel di Grado Sitges Film Festival review Anyone who remembers Kimberly Peirce’s 2013 Carrie remake (and I wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t) will be wary of how easily female-centric […]