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Soviet-made Cuban films don’t do half measures, they go all in. I am Cuba is no exception. The cinematography is more stylish than most films you’ll ever see and some of the shots are truly unforgettable. Add in Cuban history from the 1920s to the 1950s and you’ve got one truly epic film.
From: Cuba, North AmericaContinue reading “I am Cuba – A Soviet Made Masterpiece”
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Next: Lucia, Battle of Algiers, Battleship Potemkin
You might have a vision about a particular place you’ve never visited, but you have to go there to really see what it is like. In Djon Africa, Miguel dreams of meeting his father from Cape Verde, so he decides to seek him out by going there. His fantasies of a place covered with beautiful women and parties are tested by reality.
From: Cape Verde, AfricaContinue reading “Djon Africa – Fantasy vs. Reality in Cape Verde”
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Next: Wan Pipel, Wallay, Song of the Sea
Are blood ties stronger than spirituality? Find out in Cocote as one man returns home to bury his father. Is it worth sacrificing a stable Christian life in the city for a family life he has tried to leave behind.
From: Dominican Republic, North AmericaContinue reading “Cocote – Religion and Ritual in the Dominican Republic”
Watch: Trailer, Buy Direct, Kanopy, Hoopla
Next: Batuque, White Sun, Blue Ruin
You might find Purple Butterfly confusing to watch at first. It’s not clear what’s going on because of the constant cutting and lack of dialogue. However, if you watch on, you’ll be rewarded with a film that is stylistically different from many you’ve seen and uniquely beautiful.
From: China, AsiaContinue reading “Purple Butterfly (China) – Wartime Resistance”
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Next: The Grandmaster, Summer Palace, Burning
The Insult demonstrates just how powerful words can be. The trials between the Tony the Lebanese Christian and Yasser the Palestinian refugee are like the OJ Simpson trials on steroids.
From: Lebanon, AsiaContinue reading “The Insult (Lebanon) – Words Can Start Wars”
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Next: OJ Simpson: Made in America, Silvered Water, Ajami
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