Varda leaves us with a final masterclass to savour, lovingly made in the documentary form that she so adored.
Author / Eternality Tan
Return to Burma (2011)
A promising debut from a gifted filmmaker whose raw, neorealist approach gives authenticity to the stories of the poor in Burma.
Nina Wu (2019)
A stylistic departure from his rural ‘border dramas’, Midi Z’s disconcerting meta-filmic response to the #MeToo movement features a stunning performance by co-writer Wu Ke-Xi.
Great Magician, The (2011)
Though backed by a strong cast, this is a movie of two halves with an inconsistent tone.
Yomeddine (2018)
This Egyptian drama has an enriching human story to tell, but the execution is unfortunately sappy and slight.
Road to Mandalay, The (2016)
An excellent low-key drama about the perils of working in a foreign country as an illegal immigrant, directed with assurance and confident pacing by rising filmmaker Midi Z.
Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)
It’s a very small step forward in the right direction, but this is still a mediocre ‘Terminator’ movie.
