Madrugada The Sense of Discomfort review by Susanne Gottlieb There is an eerie sense of emotional and visual disconnect running through Portuguese filmmaker Leonor Noivo’s short film ‘Madrugada’. The woman at its centre, Maria, feels at odds with her …
The Trees All-transcending vocation review by Bo Alfaro Decreton Bashir, a Lebanese plant scientist, is called home for the funeral of his father. The restraining nature of social compliance does not match with his nonchalant, restless soul, giving himself and his …
Perpetual Night nocturnal nurturing review by Inge Coolsaet Two Falangists disturb the domestic evening rituals of Paz' family while she takes her baby out of the bathtub. They order her to come down to the police station. Knowing what fate awaits the wive of …