In anticipation of its induction into the Criterion Collection, we look back on A Story From Chikamatsu, a film with with a sharp focus on the social phenomenons of 18th century Japan.
We spoke with Sir Ben Kingsley about his latest film Operation Finale, taking on the portrayal of a Nazi official and his continued work to keep the memory of the Holocaust alive.
The Color of Pomegranates offers an experience of careful, questioning celebration that combines appreciation of artistic beauty with cognizance of worldly suffering.
Whilst not always smoothly or coherently told through the performances and screenplay, Susu is a slightly confused movie with a distinct point to make.
Certainly a crowd pleaser, Zoo is light and easy, yet lacks a certain depth for its subject matter, despite its talented cast, that will leave you wanting more.
Director Lucrecia Martel’s first film in a decade is an opaque and potentially challenging film that is best appreciated as a purely sensory experience.
With undefined characters and a hesitation to commit to the violent realism of the story, Spanish historical epic Gold (Oro) proves to be something of a tedious slog.