Directed by Sai Sar | Reviewed by Samiksha Periwal As the title very clearly suggests, ‘The State of Indian Mining’ is a short, mobile film presented in the form of a documentary that captures the process and the people involved in the mining industries of India. In this documentary, the filmmaker has touched upon tow different mines; the first being a mica mine situated in Nellore district and the second one...
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Directed by Sheldon Woodson | Reviewed by Sabarno Sinha As this piece of writing is a review of the film, I find it unnecessary to summarise the whole story which both the audience and the cast and crew of the film need not be told. Hence, I will directly jump to the aspects of the film which I deem fit to be discussed in this film. I think that Sheldon Woodson is...
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Written by JAROSLAW GOGOLIN | Reviewed by Anushka Dutta The concept of “Light Years” is not something we have not encountered on the big screen earlier. But what makes it stand out is the thrill and mystery intertwined with the conceptualization of the plot. There is a sense of foreboding consistently throughout the progression of actions and the unfolding of events. A frightful agitation and terror always hang in the air, lucidly...
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Written by Elizabeth Bishop & Danielle Stritmatter | Reviewed by Barry John Terblanche Lavender is a heart-warming, yet sad romance drama. The story focuses on two young couples, Lucia and Kyle, who by chance meet whilst strolling in the park. Lucia aimlessly walks through the park as she gently brushes her hands and fingers through the flowers. Nearby, Kyle is taking pictures of the flowers. Seeing Lucia, her somewhat tranquil peace as she...
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Written by Martin K. Zitter | Reviewed by Sabarno Sinha In the 70s, a number of artists across the United States and the world spoke out against the Vietnam War, the unbelievable arms race and the proxy wars fought elsewhere between the two superpowers who tried to prove that they had more muscle than the other. Many of these artists such as Bob Marley emphasised on the serene peace that would...
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Directed by - Karl Nussbaum | Reviewed by Kamalika Sarkar Phantasmagoria, 1945 is an experimental documentary on political collage with a runtime of 11 minutes 10 seconds. This movie is directed by Karl Nussbaum in Germany. As the title of the film suggests, phantasmagoria, which signifies a sequence of real or at times imaginary scenes more likely of those we see in our dreams. This movie showcases an after-dinner slideshow of bedtime...
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Directed by Sheldon Woodson | Reviewed by Samiksha Periwal This film depicts an extraordinary occurrence in which the audience witnesses the course of events change due to an astronomical event. It appears to alter the consciousness of those who go outside directly under the sun, causing hazardous vibrations that convert people into mindless zombies. A lady who enjoys the sun, on the other hand, is unaware of the consequences and leaves....
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Directed by Ryo Kagawa | Reviewed by Samiksha Periwal Michiko A3 is a warm and heartfelt love story of Ryo Sukagawa and Michiko. It is an inspirational tale of a woman who struggles to lead a peaceful and happy life because of her mental illness. Her dedication and passion towards working for young children is indeed what keeps her alive, but unfortunately not for too long. Her death is life-changing...
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Directed by Victoria Naranjos Montoya | Reviewed by Debopam Deb Roy Director Victoria Naranjos Montoya’s No Pasa Nada is an absolute treat to all cinephiles. It is a simple yet deeply unsettling film which will perhaps foster your thoughts about the different behavioural patterns of human beings in the world outside. The story is about a girl named Angela whom we observe in two separate time and space. Throughout the...
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Directed by David Polcyn, Erik Rodgers | Reviewed by Debopam Deb Roy Sarka is a wartime drama that takes place in Prague circa 1948. By the end of 1946, Czechoslovakia comes under the direct rule of Communist dictatorship resulting in the rampant execution of non-communist members of the state. The film tells us the story of Sarka, the pregnant wife of Jindrich, who takes up extreme measures in order to...
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