A charming little French documentary about capturing images of the everyday as lived by everyday women and men, and lit up by the wonderful spirit of creators Varda and JR.
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Zombi Child (2019)
An overall fascinating if strange concoction that tackles big ideas of history, politics and culture, but not always in any purposeful direction.
High Life (2018)
Arthouse sci-fi galore in this superbly-crafted tale by Claire Denis on sexuality and mortality in deep space.
Bastards (2013)
At times hypnotic yet disturbing, Claire Denis gives us a low-key mystery-noir that doesn’t settle for anything less than challenging.
White Material (2009)
Sporadically engaging, this poetic if bleak drama sees director Claire Denis returning to Africa to shine the spotlight on racial strife and civil war once again.
It’s Only the End of the World (2016)
Not exactly a rewarding film, but this intensely bleak and implosive drama makes a fine point or two about the state of dysfunctional, incommunicable families.
Cesar (1936)
Rounds off the trilogy with the beloved characters having aged… and having lived in this bittersweet finale.
