Two Kids Trying to Escape

Rabbit Proof Fence Film Difficulty Ranking: 1

One of my favorite films as a kid, this one follows the journey of three aboriginal kids escaping the internment camp they were placed in to try and return home.

From: Australia, Australasia
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Next: Whale Rider, Another Country, Tanna
Continue reading “Rabbit Proof Fence – Institutionalized Racism in Australia”
Gang Violence in City of God

City of God Film Difficulty Ranking: 2

“If you run, the beast catches you; if you stay, the beast eats you”

Opening the film with a chicken chase, City of God is the most gripping history of drug-wars in the Rio de Janeiro favelas that anyone could hope for.

From: Brazil, South America
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Next: Elite Squad, El Infierno, Traffic
Continue reading “City of God – Get Involved in the Drug Dealing Gangs of Rio”
The uncontrollable kid in Mommy

Mommy Film Difficulty Ranking: 3

Sexy Moms + One Uncontrollable Kid = Mommy, a film with Canadian Karaoke and Violence. Sounds like a game of Cards Against Humanity right!? A smart-phone like aspect ratio takes headlines in this one in a beautifully shot film about a single mother trying to raise her unpredictably violent son.

From: Canada, North America
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Next: We Need to Talk About Kevin, Tangerine, Room
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“What!? You haven’t seen any films from Africa!?”

Shot from Timbuktu

Timbuktu Film Difficulty Ranking: 4

“What!? You haven’t seen any films from Africa!?”

Well, honestly, I was in a similar position a few months ago. I’d only seen a few films set in the continent, such as the brilliant District 9, the heart-warming Africa United, and the heart-wrenching Hotel Rwanda. So when I saw Timbuktu gather critical acclaim at Cannes as well as a nomination for the Academy Award for the Best Foreign Language Film, I gave it a watch. Safe to say, it was well worth it!

From: Mali, Africa
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Next: Abouna, Zerzura, Amores Perros
Continue reading “Timbuktu – Experience Life in the Sahel of Mali”

Imagine a German nightclub blasting techno music. Imagine a German nightclub blasting techno music whilst drinking Red Bull. Imagine a German nightclub blasting techno music whilst drinking Red Bull and dancing the running man. You’re now getting close to the adrenaline rush of Run Lola Run.

Shot from Run Lola Run

Run Lola Run Film Difficulty Ranking: 2

Imagine a German nightclub blasting techno music. Imagine a German nightclub blasting techno music whilst drinking Red Bull. Imagine a German nightclub blasting techno music whilst drinking Red Bull and dancing the running man. You’re now getting close to the adrenaline rush of Run Lola Run.

From: Germany, Europe
Watch: Trailer, Rent on Amazon, Buy on Amazon
Next: Trainspotting, Vertigo, Crystal Swan
Continue reading “Run Lola Run – An Adrenaline Rush in Berlin”