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Emmanuel Tenenbaum’s “Free Fall” Looks at the Horrific Impact of an International Tragedy

Emmanuel Tenenbaum, director of Free Fall, was generous enough to speak with us about his career path, the inspiration behind the film, as well as the poignancy of this subject in 2021. Describe Free Fall in three words. Winning is losing. How did you approach a film about an event that is so prominent in the public mind? What were the challenges? Because the event … Continue reading Emmanuel Tenenbaum’s “Free Fall” Looks at the Horrific Impact of an International Tragedy

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Olmo Omerzu’s THE LAST DAY OF PATRIARCHY brilliantly depicts the hold a patriarch can have on its family

This is a film that took me by surprise, a family patriarch is something you don’t hear of very often, coming from a culture where taking a request from elders is the norm, this film brilliantly depicts the hold a patriarch of the family has on its members. Olmo Omerzu’s (Bird Atlas) The Last Day of Patriarchy follows the story of young man who brings … Continue reading Olmo Omerzu’s THE LAST DAY OF PATRIARCHY brilliantly depicts the hold a patriarch can have on its family

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Academy Award Winner Anders Walter’s short film Child of Mine – Review

Director Anders Walter, perfectly examines the way in which familial trauma and abuse can stretch far beyond the years during which the victim is directly abused. His masterful film, Child of Mine, which is eligible to be considered for a 2022 Academy Award, takes a raw and honest look into this difficult topic while still handling it in a way that is accessible to audiences.  … Continue reading Academy Award Winner Anders Walter’s short film Child of Mine – Review

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Suzannah Mirghani’s AL-SIT challenges women’s empowerment

Many times we take for granted the freedom of choice we have living in a western society. Coming from a typically Pakistani background myself I can really relate with the  culture in this beautifully depicted film. Many women do not have the freedom to choose whom they marry, especially in small villages. Al-Sit follows the story of young Nafisa (Mihad Murtada) who lives in a village … Continue reading Suzannah Mirghani’s AL-SIT challenges women’s empowerment

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Luke Benward displays his directing charisma in the Oscar worthy contender BOYS

Boys explores the story of two young friends, one coming from an elite household the other coming from somewhat a broken home who are playing in the desert when fun and games takes a very dark turn. In the opening of the trailer, you can see Cameron Crovetti (“Big Little Lies”) sitting in a bathtub streaked with blood, leading the audience to wonder what happened. Boys … Continue reading Luke Benward displays his directing charisma in the Oscar worthy contender BOYS

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