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 […]
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By David Pountain Directed by Aleksi Salmenperä Gothenburg Film Festival review Even when made with the best of intentions, environmental fiction can be a chore to sit through, often providing the best examples of how good […]
By Amy Dunning Directed by MÃ¥ns MÃ¥nsson 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 follows an unnamed […]
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 with […]
By Matthew Riordan Directed by Ignas Jonynas 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 with the health ministry […]
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 […]