Superbly-edited and exuding a sense of ‘new wave’ energy, Welles’ previously incomplete film before his death is now complete (or not?) in this strange, kaleidoscopic but rather uncompelling work.
A return to sterling form for Spike Lee, this is one of the year’s most powerful films, and it’s very funny too.
This Egyptian drama has an enriching human story to tell, but the execution is unfortunately sappy and slight.
This delightful award-winning Israeli film scores with its unique portrayal of Palestinian-Israeli tensions, one that is marked by dramatic pretence and cold humour.
Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden explores karmic guilt and moral redemption in this slow but compelling arthouse work.
A youthful and nuanced exploration of teenage sexual identity and emotional intimacy that freshly tries to skip past clichés.
Not even Toni Collette’s arresting performance or the film’s excellent craftsmanship can save this rather uncompelling and overrated horror-mystery.
6th Generation Chinese filmmaker Zhang Ming tackles modern loneliness and ennui with quiet artistry in this remarkable drama about a film crew trying to make a picture but becomes lost (in all senses of the word) in the process.
Capturing teenage angst and emotional uncertainties with aplomb, this under-the-radar Italian LGBT film is easy-going and will appeal to the wider audience.
Tunisian director Ben Attia’s second feature is minimalist to a fault, but his exploration of the impact of jihadism on a middle-class family is quietly devastating if not always engaging.
