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The Zone of Interest 2023
You know a film is going to be very interesting when it begins with a black screen and a creeping ambient drone that stretches on for three minutes.
The Zone Of Interest is a very haunting and powerful British/Polish co-production set in 1943 that observes a German family unit who live in a luxurious house literally next door to the Auschwitz concentration camp. We get a slice of life glimpse into the daily routines of a high ranking Nazi officer…
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Anatomy of a Fall 2023
Anatomy Of A Fall is a gripping French mystery and courtroom drama, winner of the 2023 Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival. Whilst out walking his dog Snoop in the snowy countryside, eleven year old Daniel returns to find his father dead on the ground right outside their house, whilst his mother is napping alone inside. A police investigation soon ensues trying to determine if the father fell, committed suicide, or perhaps there was foul play afoot. A long and…
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The Visitor 1979
The Visitor is hands down one of the most bizarre, whack job films I've ever came across! This film defines the term "leave your brain at the door". Trying to follow the plot of this film is next to impossible, you just have to go with it and let it wash over you. In the Arrow Video remastered Blu-Ray, there is an interview with the screenwriter who even struggles himself to explain the film's plot. The film went through so…
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Tokyo Sonata 2008
Tokyo Sonata by Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa completely floored me. As soon as the closing credits crawled to a close, I felt like I instantly wanted to watch it again (although sadly I didn't have time).
This family drama is exquisitely filmed and acted. A proud and stern father is fired from his corporate office job, and fueled by a mixture of shame and pride, he continues to lie to his patient wife and two children, getting suited up and…
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