MifiHXE

MifiHXE

A potato with 5 eye lashes ∥ まだ映画の初心者

Favorite films

  • The Conformist
  • The Third Man
  • Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors
  • Chungking Express

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  • A Real Pain

    ★★★★

  • The Hour of Liberation Has Arrived

    ★★★★

  • Thirty Day Princess

    ★★★

  • An Unfinished Film

    ★★★★

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  • A Real Pain

    A Real Pain

    ★★★★

    A more enjoyable and emotional watch than what I anticipated. So much better than most of its peer academy award nominees.

  • The Hour of Liberation Has Arrived

    The Hour of Liberation Has Arrived

    ★★★★

    Largely reminded me of the early stages of communism in my fatherland, except for everyone was speaking Arabic. 

    The most memorable parts include teenage girls speaking about their liberations and responsibilities with utmost awareness, and the children participating in committee meetings. 

    Despite the lack of resources, everyone in the liberated zone was optimistic and working with a clear vision on the large scale. In comparison- many of us, surrounded by the abundance and so-called options, might simply have been trapped…

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  • An Unfinished Film

    An Unfinished Film

    ★★★★

    During the real life footages quite a few people were sobbing in the darkness…. After going through all the trauma and loss, we were not allowed to mourn in public - only constrained outbursts of emotions in this safe dark space called cinema.

  • Aspen

    Aspen

    ★★★★

    Different than what I expected - more talks about God than snow. But maybe there’s a lack of alternative when you are surrounded by snow. 

    Mr. Wiseman graced us with a post screening Q&A. He is as sharp and funny as he’s ever been, so sad that he’s no longer partaking in the sport called documentary film making. 

    The whole time I was thinking about how he’s the filmmaker version of Bilbo Baggins - he’s seen it all, remains wise and peaceful. 

    Also I need to start carrying a proper sharpie every time I go to a Q&A screening!