Refreshingly sparse with gorgeous visuals, the story of Carajita boils just under the surface. Set in the Dominican Republic, Carajita paints a picture of the social structures of Central America through the story of three women. Sara (played by Cecile Van Welie) is a child of privilege. Her nanny of many years, Yarisa (Magnolia Núñez) comes from a very different background, … [Read more...] about Carajita – Film review
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The War Below – Film review
You know a good war drama when the tension on screen has you holding your breath. So it is with The War Below. From the war to end all wars, first time director J P Watts centres on the true story of the most unlikeliest of missions during July 1917 on the Western Front. With the lowest of confidence of success weighing heavily on their shoulders, a group of miners from … [Read more...] about The War Below – Film review
Sirley – Film review
Upcoming Roman director Elisa Amoruso’s semi-autobiographical fiction debut chronicles a young girl’s plight as she strives to make sense of her place in the world under the not-so-watchful eyes of her dysfunctional parents. It’s 1990 and 13-year-old Nina’s (Emma Fasano) incredibly messy family has been forced to move from the centre of Rome to its outskirts. The reason for … [Read more...] about Sirley – Film review
Waiting for Anya – Film review
Based on Michael Morpurgo’s book released last year, Waiting for Anya is a beautifully photographed homage to the rescuers of stranded children during World War II. Stranger Things’ Noah Schnapp holds his own in the lead role of Jo, a young villager in the south of France whose peaceful idyll is about to be shattered. The story brings back reminders of last year’s Resistance … [Read more...] about Waiting for Anya – Film review
The Space Between the Lines – Film review
What starts as an accidental slip of the keyboard, will turn the lives of the lead protagonists in The Space Between the Lines. Emmi (played by Nora Tschirner) believes she is cancelling her online dating site subscription when her email mistakenly arrives in the inbox of Leo (played by Alexander Fehling). Leo, while slightly amused, ignores it as his attention is elsewhere … [Read more...] about The Space Between the Lines – Film review