May not fully reach the potential of its premise, but the film’s effort to explore South Africa’s dark history in a new and different way is commendable.
Category: TIFF
“Petite Maman”
A small scale, nostalgic tale of childhood time travel and fantasy that’s layered with themes of pain, grief, regret, and loss.
“Mothering Sunday”
This screen adaptation of Graham Swift’s novella about a secret love affair in post WWI England is a misfire on all counts.
“Dug Dug”
Smart, sarcastic, and over-the-top eccentric in a Wes Anderson-meets-Quentin Dupieux sort of way.
“The Hill Where Lionesses Roar”
Captures the feeling of being trapped in a life you never asked for, and wanting so desperately to get yourself out of it.
“All My Puny Sorrows”
An emotionally exhausting film that’s delicately directed, touching, refined, and subtle in its storytelling.
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