Palestinian Scandar Copti and Israeli Yaron Shani collaborated on this independent drama, which examines how the troubled relationship between their countries colors everyday life in the Middle East. Nasri (Fouad Hab ash) is a teenager whose family is in crisis: his uncle got into an altercation with a local crime boss, and in reprisal, his [...]
Tagged DramaI first saw Vincere when it had its American premiere during last year’s New York Film Festival, but the film – directed and co-written (with Daniella Ceselli) by Marco Bellocchio — is so smart, dark and telling that it easily rewards a second viewing. Marco Bellocchio’s skills as a filmmaker have [...]
One of the most outstanding and critically acclaimed French films of the year comes from celebrated director Abdellatif Kechiche, whose L’esquive stormed the Cesars (French Oscars) in 2005, winning four awards including Best Film. This new drama - a touching and resoundingly humanistic story set in a small harbour in the [...]