I’m Still Here is by far the biggest surprise I have gotten from cinema this year, I’m even finding it hard to put into words how good this film is but the more I think about it, the more I love it.
Evolving around Brazil’s military dictatorship (more specifically in 1970), I’m Still Here explores the story of Eunice Paiva as her world is turned upside down when her husband Rubens Paiva is kidnapped for questioning by the Brazilian army.
The…
Although I didn’t fully connect with the film, I found very interesting how it delves into the fear of death as well as the beauty stereotype and role of women at the time in a documentary-like approach, while accurately embodying the aesthetics of the French new wave.
One of the best films to get into the spooky mood for Halloween month, amazing stop motion and just a joy to rewatch.
Unique.
Lost in Translation had been on my watchlist for a very long time, and now that I’ve watched it I can say I loved it.
A perfect description for this film would be as the feeling when you fall in love with a stranger at a bus, train, etc. It revolves around an awkward relationship in which the two members clearly love each other but can’t find a way to be together.
The title ‘Lost in Translation” might be one…
