If you’re looking for a great children powered docu-animation from eSwatini (Swaziland) you’ve come to the right place. Liyana is both a universal children’s story that everyone can relate to or sympathise with and a film which uses a unique way of storytelling. It’s familiar and unique.
From: eSwatini, AfricaContinue reading “Liyana – Mythical Animation from eSwatini”
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If you think life is all downhill as you get older, think again, and watch Gloria. The magic of Paulina Garcia’s Gloria shows that middle aged life is whatever you make of it – it can be awesome as any other part of your life. She dances, goes bungee jumping, does yoga, and goes out with whoever she wants – she’s truly an independent woman.
From: Chile, South AmericaContinue reading “Gloria (Chile) – There’s Plenty of Fun to Be Had in Your 50s”
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If you love great film or want to be guided around 1970s Mexico City, you’ve come to the right place. Roma is one of the best films you’ll see this century. It’s stream of consciousness narrative feels like life and memory, and the acting and cinematography is a visual treat. Open you’re mind and immerse yourself in Roma.
From: Mexico, North AmericaContinue reading “Roma – Mexico City Bathed in Black & White Beauty”
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If you enjoy watching people try to deal with high pressure scenarios then check out A War. A husband and wife face two uniquely high pressure situations – the husband in organising his squadron in Afghanistan, and his wife in bringing up 3 kids on her own. Unfortunately the husband is the first to crack and the consequences are bad.
From: Denmark, EuropeContinue reading “A War – Experience the Pressures of Army Life”
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If you’re looking for a heart warming family to guide you around contemporary Japan, check out Shoplifters. Everyone is welcome to join this oddball family and find beauty in life’s simple pleasures.
From: Japan, AsiaContinue reading “Shoplifters – Let this Oddball Family guide you around Japan”
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