3½ Stars

Every time we see an animation that experiments with a wide variety of cinematic formulas, we are delighted. ‘The Battle of Lake George‘ is one of the recent surprises in this genre, offering an animated short documentary on the […]

Perhaps the best way to reconnect with the vital energies of the world, especially in a time dominated by increasingly intense social conflicts, is to fully embrace nature or, more precisely, to find the harmony that only animals have […]

Written and directed by Craig James Johnstone, ‘MUSIC POWER: The Story of Capital Radio 604‘ is a feature length documentary that charts the story of a brave group of revolutionaries who start a multi-racial radio station to combat the […]

Less is more – we all know that by now. However, when we come across a short film that exemplifies this adage so well, we are completely entranced by the delicacy of the tiniest details. ‘Out of Mind‘ is […]

Sometimes fiction proves inadequate in the face of individuals with extraordinary destinies. Alternatively, we might assert that the lives of such people possess an impact equal to that of great literature. It is difficult to avoid viewing the protagonist […]

If the short film ‘Rural‘ has a great quality, it lies in the naturalness with which the director captures the way a love relationship is born. However, we are not facing a drama with extreme psychological inflections, although Amelia […]

Directed by Richard Van Kleeck with original music by Sean Schafer Hennessy, ‘Gurgle: Pulling Water’ is an hour-long documentary that charts the rise, appeal and fascination with the sport of rowing. Featuring both veterans of the sport and its […]

Directed by Roberto Skora and Vinícius Piedade, ‘Lasanha de Berinjela’ or ‘Eggplant Lasagna’ charts the difficult relationship between a father and his artist son, as the two strive to create a dinner without envy or conflict. With such an […]

Directed by Istvan Golob, ‘In the Trail of Free Dreams‘ dives into the life and times of illustrious Hungarian artist Imre Badonski. Charting his journey of his escape from the Communist regime in 1979, the film follows the artist […]

An exuberant and decadent music video in the style of the disco ages? Or maybe an experimental short film based on a mythological pretext to portray a modern saturnalia? It’s hard to say. However, ‘Janus‘ is a surprising project, […]