Tag Archives: British cinema

a father and a daughter (film: Aftersun – Charlotte Wells, 2022)

I dare say that ‘Aftersun‘ is a formidable feature debut from somebody I predict will become a great movies director. It was made in 2022 and Charlotte Wells, the writer and director of the film, is 35 years old. Her … Continue reading

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catching up with life (film: Living – Oliver Hermanus, 2022)

Akira Kurosawa‘s career is marked by several notable adaptations and remakes. Throughout his career, the great Japanese film director has contributed to building bridges between cultures, texts by great writers and film schools. Several of his famous films are adaptations … Continue reading

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mansion of discord (film: Howards End – James Ivory, 1992)

‘Howards End‘, James Ivory‘s 1992 film, opens with a scene that takes place in nature. We see, filmed from behind, a woman running. She is wearing a long dress, which clearly hinders her movements. Clothes get dirty from grass and … Continue reading

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the original Italian Job (film: Italian Job – Peter Collinson, 1969)

I watched the original 1969 Peter Collinson-directed version of ‘The Italian Job‘ 19 years after seeing the 2003 remake. I don’t remember much about the remake and the 5/10 rate that I gave it then on IMDB probably explains the … Continue reading

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traps of life (film: Fish Tank – Andrea Arnold, 2009)

‘Fish Tank‘, written and directed in 2009 by Andrea Arnold, is one of the most interesting social films I’ve seen lately. Combining the techniques of fiction and documentary films, it owes its freshness and sincerity to the fact that it … Continue reading

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an undeserved rehabilitation (film: The Exception – David Leveaux, 2016)

‘The Exception‘, the 2016 late debut and by now the only feature film ever made by theater director David Leveaux, is based on a novel written by Alan Judd, whose hero is Wilhelm II, the dethroned kaiser of Germany, in … Continue reading

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nightmare, innocence and nostalgia (film: Belfast – Kenneth Branagh, 2021)

‘Belfast‘, Kenneth Branagh‘s film, brings to the screen the story of one of those places which were and are too many on our planet. A place where families lived together for a long time sharing joys and challenges, where children … Continue reading

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love and books (film: The Guernsay Literary and Potato Pie Society – Mike Newell, 2018)

One of my dreams is to visit Guersnay and the other islands that the Brits call the Channel Islands. I am fascinated by the history, landscapes and stories of those who visited them. Now another reason has been added – … Continue reading

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lost senses (film: Perfect Sense – David Mackenzie, 2011)

Yeah, I can hear your protests and I understand your amazement. Watching a film about a global pandemic that is causing unrest and disorder around the world and is endangering the social order and perhaps even the existence of the … Continue reading

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a remarkable one shot ‘chef’ movie (film: Boiling Point – Philip Barantini, 2021)

‘Boiling Point‘, the second film by English director Philip Barantini will be, I think, one of the sensations of the cinematographic year 2021. It has been presented so far in only a few festivals and will meet with the broader … Continue reading

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