What was the inspiration for this film? There is no direct inspiration as such. I follow cultures and people around the length and breadth of the countryand a few parts of the world too. I love meeting new people and understanding their life. I am a mountain person and for some reason, I have a biased belief that whatever…
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*OSCAR CONTENDER THE WAKE* directed by Luis Gerard: “Everyone I work with is different, and no process is ever the same; it’s just a matter of understanding who you’re working with and being able to adapt”
Interview with Luis Gerard An excellent short that puts ‘Gun Violence front and centre in the US,’ What was your inspiration to introduce a deaf-mute child? The curious thing is that when I came up with the idea for “THE WAKE,” Zander’s character was not deaf. In fact, when I started writing the script, his character spoke…
*****OSCAR Contender THE WAKE: The folly and anguish of youth, a condescending parent and a happening in small town USA
A film review by Jamie Richardson for Just Celebrity Magazine The monochrome cinematography and the music, unnerving, full of intrigue and a tension that seems to be leading somewhere. The truly epic setting and tragic event highlights that America is hurtling towards a collision with its constitution ‘A right to bear arms!’ Another day in…
*****Oscar Contender MOSHARI: A utopic non-existence that is set in the coming of time, where the Moshari (mosquito net) is the ultimate defence against the dreaded parasitic Culicidae.
A film review by Jamie Richardson for Just Celebrity Magazine The opening scene of a decayed animal carcase; the religious incantations being murmured for it to receive God’s grace initially made me think of satanic rituals in the east; however, the panning out of the camera shows a lush and dense waterlogged jungle and the…
FILM REVIEW – Agile Films FEMME could bag the director’s Sam H Freeman and Ng Choon Ping a well deserved BAFTA
Break ups are always difficult, especially if you are not the one walking away. Friends will always try and cheer you up when you’re feeling low, often by taking you on a night out to take your mind off things. This can go one of two ways; it can make you feel better or cause…
Emmanuel Tenebaum’s Timely Film “Free Fall” Examines the Far-Reaching Arm of Tragedy – Review
September 11th, 2021 marked the 20 year anniversary of the largest terrorist attacks on American soil. The significance of this event not only lies within the number of lives that were taken or the brutality of the attack but also in how many people it touched. While it occurred in New York City, New York,…
Farbod Ardebili’s “Forbidden To See Us Scream in Tehran” Tells a Powerful Story of Freedom and the Love of Sisters
Farbod Ardebili tells a heart-wrenching and powerful story in his film Forbidden to See Us Scream in Tehran. The protagonist is a young woman named Shima (Mohadeseh Kharaman). She cares for her young sister, Sherin (Sarina Amiri) while living essentially a “double life” as a singer in an underground heavy metal band. The danger of…
Sting’s Song “Inshallah” Provides Musical Narration to Maya Sanbar’s Film Highlighting Refugee Children
Maya Sanbar has created a gorgeous and haunting world in Footsteps on the Wind. It has the feeling of a nostalgic childhood cartoon that morphs into a larger world to tell an important story. The film tells the story of a family (father, mother, brother, and sister) who are torn apart due to a variety…
Emmanuel Tenenbaum’s film “Free Fall” Invites Viewers to View International Tragedy From Another Angle
We had the chance to speak with Emmanuel Tenenbaum, director of the beautiful film, Free Fall. This story explores the global impact that 9/11 had; as well as its effect on individuals. The film has already received 8 awards from various film festivals and has garnered high praise from viewers. Tenenbaum shared some beautiful insight…
Leo Berne and Raphael Rodriguez’s Oscar Contender Short Film ‘The Censor of Dreams’ – Review
Léo Berne and Raphaël Rodriguez create a surreal world in which our dreams can be controlled and altered by a “censor”. Making the Freudian theory of the “Censor of Dreams“ literal, their eponym film, takes a brief glimpse into the life of a man (portrayed by Damien Bonnard) who moderates the dreams of his host, a young…
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