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bloody horror (film: Project Wolf Hunting / Neugdaesnyang – Kim Hong Sun, 2022)

Those who will dare to watch ‘Project Wolf Hunting‘ (the original title is ‘Neugdaesnyang‘), the 2022 film written and directed by Korean director Kim Hong Sun will have a good chance to see the bloodiest movie or one of the … Continue reading

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much more than a revenge movie (film: Revenge – Coralie Fargeat, 2017)

‘Revenge‘ is the feature debut of French director Coralie Fargeat, a director who doesn’t seem to be in a hurry. She was already 40+ years in 2017 when this film was made, and only this year, as she approaches the … Continue reading

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too nice to be true (film: Un homme hereux – Tristan Séguéla, 2023)

I am a big fan of Fabrice Luchini. The joy of seeing one of his latest films was immense. I was quite surprised that Tristan Séguéla‘s ‘Un homme hereux‘ (2023) seems to have been seen by very few people. The … Continue reading

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the daemon of motherhood (film: Huesera – Michelle Garza Cervera, 2022)

‘Huesera‘ (2022) is the debut feature film of Mexican director Michelle Garza Cervera. And what a debut! The director, who is also a co-writer, has imagined a story that combines psychological thriller with elements of horror, tackles feminist themes and … Continue reading

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a softer Amy Winehouse (film: Back to Black – Sam Taylor-Johnson, 2024)

Amy Winehouse is the latest personality in a select and tragic list that includes Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Brian Jones. They were all extraordinarily talented musicians. They all led intense lives marked by phenomenal creativity but … Continue reading

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opening new roads (film: Paula – Christian Schwochow, 2016)

Paula Modersohn-Becker seems to have lived several lives. The first was, of course, her life on this planet, between 1876 and 1907 – a short, tumultuous life, a constant struggle with the world around her, but primarily with herself, as … Continue reading

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a self-parody (film: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent – Tom Gormican, 2022)

The intention of parody is visible from the title. ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent‘ directed by Tom Gormican is inspired by ‘The Unbearable Lightness of Being’, the 1988 screen adaptation of a novel by Milan Kundera directed by Philip … Continue reading

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humans and creatures (film: Le règne animal – Thomas Cailley, 2023)

‘Le règne animal‘ (2023), the second feature film of the French director Thomas Cailley, is a film that may confuse or disturb many of those who dare to see it. It is not recommended for those who do not like … Continue reading

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the original equals the remake (film: The Ladykillers – Alexander Mackendrick, 1955)

‘The Ladykillers‘ reopens the endless discussion and conclusions about original films and remakes. 20 years ago, the Coen brothers were making an American remake starring Tom Hanks, which I saw then and liked (much more than other subscribers of IMDB, … Continue reading

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love and colors (film: Bonnard: Pierre & Marthe – Martin Provost, 2023)

‘Bonnard: Pierre & Marthe‘ (2023) is a film I would have had many reasons to like. It is the biopic of an artist from a revolutionary period of fine arts. It’s a love story that takes place over half a … Continue reading

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