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Not a Love Story
' Not a Love Story ' is a feature-length film inspired by actual events. Alec and Chenoa are childhood sweethearts who are forced to grow up overnight because of a terrible tragedy that changes the trajectories of their
Film reviewLBO
The subtle mechanisms of tragedy are a constant in our society, continuing to reinvent themselves even thousands of years after their definition in ancient Greek culture. Gilles Laborde is fully aware of this, as his sho
Film reviewGone Fishing
Building consistent characters in a short film is a rare triumph and as challenging to achieve as in short prose. Not coincidentally, it is obvious that the creative team behind the short film ' Gone Fishing ' seems to b
Film reviewMidnight in Phoenix
' Midnight in Phoenix ' is a feature-length film that tells the story of Levi, a genuine and fearless drag performer, and Ezra, a mysterious, introverted admirer of Levi, who asks Levi on a date after attending one of hi
Film reviewUmbral
Watching Miguel Andrade’s short film, it’s almost impossible not to think of one of the paradoxes that defines surrealist art. If dreaming is an escape from reality and, at the same time, dreaming is a way of understandi
Film reviewFirst Friday
'Are you sure that you want to do this? As long as we are together, that’s where home is', are the lines that lead us to the end credits of the feature-length film we are about to review, prompting us to stare at the scr
Film reviewAnd We'll Be Okay
Turning a dream into reality is not, as in mainstream motivational cinema, a magic formula involving only total commitment to a cause. On the contrary, this process can be a real psychological torture or a self-destructi
Film reviewSay My Name
If cinema is not only a way of exploring the challenges of human destiny but also a means of healing, then ' Say My Name ' is by far a worthy endeavour. All the more so since Rhoyce Nova’s short film is based on a true
Film reviewOBOLUS
What begins as a Beckettian scenario soon turns into an allegory of human destiny and a tender exploration of inter-human relationships. ' OBOLUS ' is a must-see short film that starts with a fundamental philosophical qu
Film reviewMoisture
The courage to experiment, beginning with familiar themes or ideas, has become one of the most vital forces sustaining the art of cinema. Thus, beyond the authenticity, narrative consistency or psychological impact of a
Film reviewHopes
Skaly is the kind of singer whose nostalgic music has the dramatic force of a romantic twilight painting. It makes you lighter and at the same time more meditative, pushing you to confront your own aspirations and fears.
Film reviewInsanely Perfect
There are few cases in which the grand circus of aristocratic perfection is as cynically unravelled as in ' Insanely Perfect '. But the short film by Lukas Vizner & Miriam Fulmekova doesn’t stop at the parameters of a
Film reviewRock-a-bye
' Rock-a-bye ' is more than a short film with a feminist message, it’s a project about gaining your own freedom. Director Spencer Anderson speaks candidly about empowerment and coming to terms with one’s destiny in a sto
Film reviewThe Hard R
The real significance of truly impactful films about the world of drug dealers lies in their exploration of social issues. While many superficial productions emphasize an exaggerated, distorted view of sterile mercantili
Film reviewFuneral
The true nature of people is revealed not in ordinary everyday moments but in dramatic situations. From this premise, Tianyi Chen delivers a corrosive short film in which the connections within a family come to the surfa
Film reviewNefarious
Written and directed by Michael O'Bernicia (Roadkill, The Good Cop), ‘ Nefarious ’ is a road movie/thriller feature that stars Kim Bodnia alongside newcomers, Conor Woodman, Spek, Shaoron Percy and others. The film was a
Film reviewHeaven Spot
Human connections are not solely based on emotional bonds but also on compatibilities that ignite a creative synergy in the realm of art. In this context, what often eludes expression through words or gestures finds a ta
Film reviewOpportunity
Written and directed by Rusty Rehl, ‘ Opportunity ’ is a 2024 crime drama feature that stars Jon Waters and Quinn Aikele. Jon Waters plays Patrick, a middle aged man relegated to living in his van after he destroyed his
Film reviewThe Silver Lining
Technology has become an integral part of our existence to such a profound extent that it is almost impossible to conceive our daily routines without devices. But to what extent does this dependence exacerbate our weakne
Film reviewErótico
Taboos are a specific feature of every society. In fact, the personal relationship we have with all these taboos is an invisible force that shapes our identity. ' Erótico ' is a short film that shocks us with its extrem