July 1, 2020 by Eternality Tan

Marseille (2004)

A German woman temporarily moves from Berlin to Marseille in this enigmatic work by a unique filmmaker largely in tune with the unfathomable ennui of her characters.

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June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 by Eternality Tan

DAU. Natasha (2020)

Part of the massive if controversial ‘DAU’ project, this entry is backed by bold performances by its two actresses even if the film doesn’t quite achieve true power through provocation.

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May 19, 2020May 20, 2020 by Eternality Tan

Antigone (1992)

Straub and Huillet take ancient Sophocles’ famous Greek tragedy, as interpreted by Brecht, and give it an austere ‘filmed theatre’ treatment that is minimalist, esoteric and occasionally forceful.

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April 12, 2020 by Eternality Tan

Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? (1970)

This early Fassbinder is one of his most piercing works, exploring the consequence of domestic and professional stress through a series of highly-engaging conversational long takes.

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February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 by Eternality Tan

I Was at Home, But (2019)

An unconventional if masterful portrait of a German family in existential crisis, executed in as challenging and philosophical a style as any that works like a contemporary tone poem.

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January 19, 2020 by Eternality Tan

Ghost Writer, The (2010)

Polanski, Roman
2010, France, Germany, Roman Polanski, UK
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One of Polanski’s finest post-2000s efforts – this is a first-rate old-school mystery-thriller that sees the master filmmaker at the top of his game.

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January 18, 2020 by Eternality Tan

Pianist, The (2002)

Polanski, Roman
2002, Germany, Poland, Roman Polanski, UK
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One of Polanski’s finest films, and a great WWII Holocaust drama about human resilience, and the beauty and power of music to overcome sheer adversity.