Rowan Sullivan, Author at FilmRoot

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Those Who Are Fine – The Bleak World of the Swiss Scammer

Those who are fine Film Difficulty Ranking: 4

If you like your films bleak and unfriendly, check out this shady film which stalks a phone scammer. There’s no bright colours, lighting, or friendly characters to make you feel at home. Those Who Are Fine is for those wanting to step into the lonely life of the phone scammer and the people they affect.

From: Switzerland, Europe
Watch: Trailer
Next: Wild Tales, Involuntary, Post Mortem

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Reach Your Limits – Running 600km Across Bulgaria in 5 Days

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rEACH yOUR LIMITS Film Difficulty Ranking: 2

Are you ready for a challenge? If you’re a runner, a hiker, or if you just like a good adventure, you’ll enjoy watching Kiril push himself to the limits in Reach Your Limits. His goal: to run 600km (375 miles) from one end of Bulgaria to the other in under 5 days. And if that sounds too easy for you, the route follows the Balkan Mountain ridge, with multiple peaks over 2000m.

From: Bulgaria, Europe
Watch: Trailer, Vimeo
Next: Touching the Void, Children of Heaven, MacFarland

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Zero Point – Your Prototypical High School Movie from Estonia

Zero Point Film Difficulty Ranking: 2

If you know your John Hughes from your Richard Linklater, or your Stephen King from Stranger Things, this is the film for you. Zero Point is your classic high school film. There’s plenty of drama and enough gossip and bullying to keep you entertained throughout. It’s perfect for fans Dazed and Confused, Carrie, or Sixteen Candles.

From: Estonia, Europe
Watch: Trailer, Amazon Prime, YouTube Rent
Next: Thelma, Bad Genius, Kids Return

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Dawn – A Modern Soviet Epic from Latvia

Dawn Film Difficulty Ranking: 4

Dawn is timeless. What it lacks in depth and clarity it makes up for in style. You’ll probably lose track of what’s happening more than once because of the snappy cuts and quick camera movements. However, you won’t care because it’s mesmerising. The beautiful black and white cinematography and the epic myth of Pavlik Morozov will immerse you in the chaos of Soviet Latvia.

From: Latvia, Europe
Watch: Trailer, Amazon Prime, Amazon Rent
Next: Battleship Potemkin, The Exterminating Angel, Soy Cuba

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Akasha – Afro-Bubblegum in the Sudanese Civil War

Akasha Film Difficulty Ranking: 3

If you’re looking for an African film which avoids the stereotypes of focusing on war, poverty, or aids, this film is for you. Akasha is one of the fresh new African films leading the Afro-Bubblegum style; films which portray a fun, frivolous, and fierce Africa. It’s not the Africa portrayed in the media.

From: Sudan, Africa
Watch: Trailer - release date TBC
Next: Wallay, Abouna, Rafiki