Chaimae

Chaimae

Favorite films

  • Apocalypse Now
  • Eyes Wide Shut

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  • Crimes and Misdemeanors

    ★★★

  • The Wind Will Carry Us

    ★★★★

  • No Country for Old Men

    ★★★★

  • Annie Hall

    ★★★★★

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  • The Wind Will Carry Us

    The Wind Will Carry Us

    ★★★★

    Another enjoyable piece by Kiarostami. Of all his films, I wouldn't say that this one's at the top of the list, but it's still quite enjoyable. I'm always mesmerised by his way of capturing the mysteries of the mundane everyday life. Every film is a journey through a rural landscape in Iran, and it's very beautiful to watch.

  • No Country for Old Men

    No Country for Old Men

    ★★★★

    This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

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  • Manchester by the Sea

    Manchester by the Sea

    ★★★★

    Life can be so cruel and heartbreaking. What a tortured soul Lee is; it's really sad when you see someone trying their best all through life but nothing helps. I think this movie is about forgiving yourself and the importance of feeling pain. When we love someone dearly, it's clear we can't avoid pain when that person is taken away. But in our desperation to feel better, we may try to repress these grief emotions because we don't want to…

  • Days of Heaven

    Days of Heaven

    ★★★

    Though the cinematography was beautiful, I watched this one with a general sense of uneasiness due to the characters. Yes, no one can deny the fact that the setting was heavenly, the long shots were on point; though dialogue was held to a minimum I still appreciate the voice-over narration. And most importantly, is how much of the shooting was done at the "golden hour" right after sunset, thus producing this form of soft, indirect light that is quite different…