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B+
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Oppenheimer
(2023)
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Gisela Savdie
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The way the director approaches Oppenheimer's fears and his internal struggles with surrealistic images is the most admirable aspect of the film, and leaved us wanting to see more about it. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Aug 10, 2023
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B+
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Barbie
(2023)
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Gisela Savdie
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There are many references that the movie makes to aspects of pop culture, and to discover them all one would need to give it a second look [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Aug 10, 2023
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A
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Non-Fiction
(2018)
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Gisela Savdie
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The movie takes unexpected turns, and moves between fiction and reality [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Aug 10, 2023
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A
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R.M.N.
(2022)
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Gisela Savdie
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The film makes us question how those who have suffered discrimination in their own flesh can become the ones who segregate and exclude the most. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Aug 10, 2023
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B
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The Hummingbird
(2022)
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Gisela Savdie
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The Hummingbird is a universal story that sometimes ignores and in others confronts reality with elements of fantasy [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Aug 10, 2023
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B
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Elemental
(2023)
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Gisela Savdie
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The theme of romance between opposite beings is intertwined with the issue of immigration, with which many can identify. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Aug 10, 2023
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Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles
(1975)
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Gisela Savdie
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The film pays homage to her mother, a Holocaust survivor, a fact that explains the lack of communication with her son, the long silences, and the obsession with the routine, avoiding confronting demons from the past. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Aug 10, 2023
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B+
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The Night of the 12th
(2022)
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Gisela Savdie
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The film deals with the traumatic effects of crime from a social, psychological, and gender perspective making it universal. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Aug 10, 2023
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B
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Empire of Light
(2022)
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Gisela Savdie
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Although there isn't a true character development, the performances are excellent, and the story leaves us thinking about discrimination, racial violence, and the misogynistic attitudes that prevail in the environment. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Aug 10, 2023
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B
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The Kings of the World
(2022)
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Gisela Savdie
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Although the story can be classified as realistic, the film has plenty of metaphorical images that transport both the characters and the viewer to a magical and hypnotic field [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Aug 10, 2023
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B
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The Whale
(2022)
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Gisela Savdie
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The film leaves us questioning our own conventions regarding physical appearance, the effects of homophobia, and religion as a means of escaping reality. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Feb 13, 2023
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B+
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The Fabelmans
(2022)
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Gisela Savdie
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A true tribute to the Seventh Art. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Feb 13, 2023
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B+
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Babylon
(2022)
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Gisela Savdie
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Babylon is as chaotic and messy as what it tries to describe, but it's wonderful, and manages to make us reflect on the implications of fame, with its moments of glory and decline. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Feb 13, 2023
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B+
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She Said
(2022)
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Gisela Savdie
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Even though the subject could lead to sensationalist scenes, the film does not fall into this category, showing a fine discretion that brings the case to the level it deserves. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Feb 13, 2023
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B
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Simone: Woman of the Century
(2021)
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Gisela Savdie
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One of the most relevant topics is the emphasis she made in denouncing the collaboration of the French government with the Nazi regime, a fact that France tried to obscure for a long time. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Feb 13, 2023
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B
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
(2022)
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Gisela Savdie
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The lack of regulations, the extreme wealth, and the few scruples of this particular class of nouveau riche is the background of this satire, which, although superficial, has a massive reach and leaves us questioning the facts. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Feb 13, 2023
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B
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Dive
(2022)
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Gisela Savdie
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The development of the main character and the exposure of traumas of the past, allow us to understand her erratic and self-destructive approach to sex. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Feb 13, 2023
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Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths
(2022)
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Gisela Savdie
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Although it has some hypnotic scenes, there is no common thread in the narrative, and the protagonist fails to draw our attention [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Dec 18, 2022
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B+
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Argentina, 1985
(2022)
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Gisela Savdie
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It's interesting to highlight the universal aspect this story has, especially now that democracy is in danger, in the hands of populist leaders in different parts of the world [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Dec 18, 2022
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B
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The Box
(2021)
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Gisela Savdie
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We can't help the feelings of rage and indignation upon seeing Hatzin's compliant attitude with the implicit violence, which, although it's not shown, is present at all times [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Dec 18, 2022
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Sweet Song
(2019)
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Gisela Savdie
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Although the acting is believable, the film does not seem to have a clear orientation towards the main character, leaving a feeling of emptiness after the suspected ending [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Dec 18, 2022
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B-
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Both Sides of the Blade
(2021)
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Gisela Savdie
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Even though the script is unconvincing, the performances and the passionate expressions are so authentic that anyone can relate [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 15, 2022
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Duck Season
(2004)
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Gisela Savdie
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Convincing performances, intelligent dialogues, and a particular sense of humor. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 06, 2022
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B+
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Olga
(2021)
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Gisela Savdie
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Despite the fact that the tape was filmed before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, now it becomes more relevant. The naturalistic way events are recorded is compelling, and so is the acting. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 06, 2022
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B+
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Nope
(2022)
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Gisela Savdie
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Instead of trying to elucidate the plot, it is better to let ourselves be distracted by the images with their allegories and symbolism alluding to Hollywood, and racial and social differences. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 06, 2022
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B
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Good Luck to You, Leo Grande
(2022)
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Gisela Savdie
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If we ever had a preconceived idea of the patterns that govern a relationship, it's very likely that this film will transform it, with its risky subject, experimental tone, and theatrical style. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 06, 2022
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B
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Fabian: Going to the Dogs
(2021)
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Gisela Savdie
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Graf walks us through a mixture of genres that range from the most surreal to the most realistic, with an interesting development of the characters [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Aug 15, 2022
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B+
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A Hero
(2021)
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Gisela Savdie
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After having explored foreign territories, the well-known film director returns to his traditional settings with an exquisite story, minimalist but complex, exploring honesty, honor and freedom. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jul 21, 2022
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B
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Domingo and the Mist
(2022)
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Gisela Savdie
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The film touches a universal issue that affects rural populations around the world, confronting the threat of large industrial projects in their residential areas. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jul 21, 2022
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B+
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A Male
(2022)
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Gisela Savdie
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Although we have seen these characters before, Un Varón is unique in the way it presents the facts, without false illusions or melodramatic outcomes, focusing on the reflective part of the story. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jul 21, 2022
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B-
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I'm Your Man
(2021)
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Gisela Savdie
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The concept of creating an ideal lover may seem very attractive, but only people like Alma will be able to judge the consequences, and the ethical implications. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jul 21, 2022
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B
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Elvis
(2022)
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Gisela Savdie
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n spite of the narrative flaws the film may have, the musical numbers are captivating, and no one could have better captured the essence of the character than Luhrman. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jul 21, 2022
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Passing
(2021)
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Gisela Savdie
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The use of black and white helps to emphasize the duality of the characters, leaving open ends and subtle insinuations that we will have to elaborate conscientiously. Full review in Spanish
Posted Mar 09, 2022
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The Power of the Dog
(2021)
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Gisela Savdie
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Campion traces the ambiguity of her characters, destroying stereotypes, and displaying the range of colors that reveal the essence of human behavior. Full review in Spanish
Posted Mar 09, 2022
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Bergman Island
(2021)
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Gisela Savdie
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Without any judgement of value we discover the emotions, feelings and passions that, as in a Bergman film, can only come out through artistic expression [full review in Spanish]
Posted Jan 31, 2022
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King Richard
(2021)
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Gisela Savdie
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It was clear that talent wasn't enough; they had to show the world impecable manners, and a high level of education [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Dec 10, 2021
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Last Night in Soho
(2021)
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Gisela Savdie
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The confusing script is compensated by the good performances, and some excellent musical numbers that transport us to another era [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Nov 22, 2021
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Fever Dream
(2021)
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Gisela Savdie
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Despite the good performances and satisfying hypnotic settings, it falls short at the attempt with an ambiguous and confusing script [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Nov 13, 2021
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The Prayer
(2018)
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Gisela Savdie
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Free of melodrama and sentimentality, the film presents a clear and objective picture of what this community wants, and the sad reality these boys face {Full review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 31, 2021
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Slalom
(2020)
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Gisela Savdie
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Although we know the situation, Favier exposes it with a certain peculiarity which open outcome reveals the dead end in which the victims find themselves [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 31, 2021
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Charlatan
(2020)
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Gisela Savdie
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His conflicting behavior turns us into enemies and supporters at the same time [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 31, 2021
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Misbehaviour
(2020)
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Gisela Savdie
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The important thing to highlight is the scope that the protest had at that time, and the subsequent changes it managed to impose [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 31, 2021
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The Heiresses
(2018)
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Gisela Savdie
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With the mystery implicit in those who depart from the traditional patterns imposed by a conservative society, the protagonists offer the best they can extract from themselves [full review in Spanish]
Posted Oct 31, 2021
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Arab Blues
(2020)
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Gisela Savdie
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Freud's psychotherapy confronts religious culture through light comedy [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Sep 21, 2021
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12 Angry Men
(1957)
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Gisela Savdie
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A court drama that transcends time or place; a real masterpiece. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Sep 21, 2021
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Memoria
(2021)
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Gisela Savdie
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Simple objects become complex through Weerasethakul's long and contemplative exposures [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Aug 24, 2021
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Columbus
(2017)
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Gisela Savdie
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A smart script with strong performances and a unique aesthetics [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Aug 24, 2021
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Cuba and the Cameraman
(2017)
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Gisela Savdie
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A unique documentary that gives voice to real people in the island [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Aug 24, 2021
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My Dog Stupid
(2019)
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Gisela Savdie
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The movie sheds light on family situations anyone can identify with [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Aug 24, 2021
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Ahed's Knee
(2021)
|
Gisela Savdie
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Looking beyond his political views, Lapid shows a particular and unique style of filmaking [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Aug 24, 2021
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