Rightful motherhood and theft of child are themes in this kidnapping family drama that illuminates the desire for emotional connection and closure.
Author / Eternality Tan
Dekalog: Eight (1988)
The personal traumas of WWII come back to haunt—if also provide reconciliation—for the characters in this solemn eighth episode of ‘Dekalog’.
Marius (1931)
Continue reading →Witty and earnest, this is a remarkable work of ‘30s French cinema that benefits from very human characterisations.
Dekalog: Nine (1988)
Together with ‘Dekalog: One’, this is the finest episode of the series dealing with (extra)marital affairs between a couple with genuine emotions and unparalleled sensitivity to its characters.
Dekalog: Ten (1988)
The ‘Dekalog’ series concludes with a fascinating treatise on possessions and losses, with capitalism rearing its ugly head.
Double Life of Veronique, The (1991)
Continue reading →A metaphysical treatment of the ‘doppelganger’ story, Kieslowski’s brilliant work is both ravishing and mysterious, and features an incredibly mesmerising performance by Irene Jacobs.
Lord of the Rings, The (2001-2003)
Continue reading →Without a shadow of a doubt, this is one of the greatest trilogies of all-time.
Camera Buff (1979)
Continue reading →This early work by Kieslowski is both a comic and serious exploration of one’s man discovery and obsession with filmmaking.
Lovely Bones, The (2009)
Continue reading →A major disappointment from Peter Jackson.
Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The (2012)
Continue reading →An expected journey – Peter Jackson brings us back to the old, familiar magic that reminds us why we love to go to the movies.
