Eva Weber’s documentary Merkel pulls together the astonishing story of how a triple political outsider – a woman, a scientist, and an East German – became one of the most powerful politicians in the world. From her upbringing in East Germany and studies in quantum chemistry, Merkel’s quiet determination was evident in everything she pursued. Despite a wayward beginning … [Read more...] about Merkel – Film review
EO – Film review
Can donkeys truly channel human emotions on screen? Yes. EO the star here is a deeply insightful animal. EO follows the travels of the curious gray Sardinian donkey across the Polish and Italian countryside, when he’s released by animal liberationists from the circus and separated from his loving handler and fellow performer, Kas (played by Sandra Drzymalska). EO … [Read more...] about EO – Film review
Argonuts – Film review
This one is a must for the school holidays. Argonuts invites you on an adventure with Pattie, a young super-smart mouse, and her cat-mate Sam, into Ancient Greece. Pattie’s dream is to live out a successful big mission - to save someone or something and be the stuff of legend - but her pint-size stature makes her quest a joke by all. Even Sam jeopardises her … [Read more...] about Argonuts – Film review
Silver Rockers – Film review
Based on the real-life story of the Salt and Pepper band, Silver Rockers is a feel-good film, celebrating life at every age. Aspiring rock singer Alex (played by Mathilde Seigner) is at a low point. Caught between her stagnant singing career, family issues and growing debt, she finds herself in desperate need of work and a fresh start. When offered a job teaching retired … [Read more...] about Silver Rockers – Film review
Happy 50 – Film review
What would you do if your dream holiday went terribly wrong…? This is the setup for Happy 50, when on arriving at the airport, a close friends’ flight to Greece is cancelled. Instead, the 50th birthday boy and eternal optimist of the group, Yves (played by Guillaume de Tonquédec) invites them all to his holiday house in Brittany. Thereby subjecting his poor wife Laure (played … [Read more...] about Happy 50 – Film review