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Father, The (2020)

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Ammonite (2020)

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Face You Deserve, The (2004)

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Binding Sentiments (1969)

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Below Sea Level (2008)

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In a Lonely Place (1950)

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Girl, The (1968)

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Le Pont du Nord (1981)

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Tag / Germany

July 1, 2020 by Eternality Tan

Marseille (2004)

  • Schanelec, Angela
  • 2004, Angela Schanelec, France, Germany
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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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Rating: 4 out of 5.

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June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 by Eternality Tan

DAU. Natasha (2020)

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  • 2020, Germany, Russia, Ukraine
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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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Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

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May 19, 2020September 8, 2020 by Eternality Tan

Antigone (1992)

  • Straub-Huillet, Jean-Marie & Daniele
  • 1992, Daniele Huillet, France, Germany, Jean-Marie Straub
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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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Rating: 3 out of 5.

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February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 by Eternality Tan

I Was at Home, But (2019)

  • Schanelec, Angela
  • 2019, Angela Schanelec, Germany
  • 2 Comments

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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Rating: 4 out of 5.

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January 19, 2020August 11, 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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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

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January 18, 2020November 16, 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.

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

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December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 by Eternality Tan

Goodbye, Lenin! (2003)

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  • 2003, Germany, Wolfgang Becker
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The film combines drama and comedy effectively in a largely engaging piece about how sociopolitics can affect the personal in absurd ways. 

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Rating: 4 out of 5.

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September 8, 2019August 4, 2020 by Eternality Tan

Frantz (2016)

  • Ozon, Francois
  • 2016, France, Francois Ozon, Germany
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An elegiac if delicately-directed film by Ozon about lies, truths and the aftermath of war affecting the lives of those that continue to live.

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
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August 18, 2019May 7, 2020 by Eternality Tan

Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)

  • Jarmusch, Jim
  • 2013, Germany, Jim Jarmusch, UK
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This ‘anti-vampire’ movie sees Jarmusch bring his idiosyncratic style to the well-worn genre in refreshing and poetic ways.

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
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June 11, 2019November 24, 2019 by Eternality Tan

High Life (2018)

  • Denis, Claire
  • 2018, Claire Denis, France, Germany
  • 1 Comment

4 stars

Arthouse sci-fi galore in this superbly-crafted tale by Claire Denis on sexuality and mortality in deep space.

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