Arthouse sci-fi galore in this superbly-crafted tale by Claire Denis on sexuality and mortality in deep space.
Tag / 2018
First Farewell, A (2018)
As beautiful and poetic a first feature can be, this heartwarming Chinese drama centering on Uighur kids in the Xinjiang region is eye-opening.
Elephant Sitting Still, An (2018)
Could have been a formidable work if it was a good 90 minutes tighter, but Hu Bo’s first and last film is still a riveting watch, backed by strong performances and societal themes.
Touch Me Not (2018)
This highly-provocative Golden Berlin Bear winner does something unusual and unlikely—it forces us to rethink about human intimacy and sexuality through the uncomfortable lens of the camera.
Everybody Knows (2018)
Good but not great, Farhadi’s Spanish-language effort is rather too elaborate in plotting, but still serves up a largely engaging mystery with delectable performances.
Rona, Azim’s Mother (2018)
A well-acted piece centering on a refugee Afghan family living in Iran with an ailing matriarch that naturally if solemnly captures their predicaments.
House That Jack Built, The (2018)
The Danish provocateur returns with an extremely violent and nihilistic work, one that is nasty yet utterly fascinating at the same time.
