Close is the second feature of Belgian writer and director Lukas Dhont, which tells a heartbreaking story of two young boys whose intimate friendship is pulled thin by schoolyard homophobia… Read More
Closer / MIFF
Category: Reviews
BLAZE / MIFF
Blaze is a standout feature of this year’s MIFF selection, directed by renowned Australian artist Del Kathryn Barton, starring Josh Lawson, Julia Savage, Simon Baker and Yael Stone, in a… Read More
107 Mothers / MIFF
107 Mothers is a standout watch from my MIFF lineup this year – a Russian-language film written and directed by Peter Kerekes, with the story developed by screenwriter Ivan Ostrochovský.… Read More
Godland
Terribly beautiful is one succinct way to describe this Danish-Icelandic drama that world-premiered at this year’s Cannes Un Certain Regard. Definitely a slow burn, Godland takes us on the journey of a… Read More
Phantom of the Open
A heartwarming biopic of one of the most relatable, resilient, unsung heroes of the retro decades. In a vivid retelling of a David and Goliath story, Maurice Flitcroft’s journey showcases… Read More
Hinterland
Ruzowitzky cross-breeds a war picture with a frothy horror flick, though between his over-reliance on CGI-splashed backdrops and a surprisingly superficial script, one suspects the end result resembles actual schlock… Read More
Emily the Criminal
John Patten Ford’s feature debut, Emily the Criminal exists in this very real world we are living in, working to explore the economic disparities and disadvantages so many people face.… Read More
Hatching : Review
Finnish film director and screenwriter, Hanna Bergholm, debuts Hatching as her first feature film at Sundance Film Festival 2022. The original concept held a young boy at its centre,… Read More
The Innocents : Review
With notable collaborative works alongside Joachim Tier with The Worst Person in the World (2021) and Thelma (2017), and directing and writing his own works such as Blind (2014); Eskil… Read More
Honey Cigar
Kamir Aïnouz’s directorial debut Honey Cigar paints a heartfelt portrait of early womanhood, as 17-year old Selma navigates the expectations and realities of intimacy and her own femininity. The film’s… Read More