At the core of the Oscar-nominated filmmaker’s first feature is a clear understanding of the power of the perpetually perpetrated injustice on the Palestinian people.
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A "dialogue between absence and presence": Costanza Quatriglio on her stunning, personal doc 'The Secret Drawer'
The film, which world premiered at this year’s Berlinale, will enjoy its UK Premiere as part of the 3rd bi-annual Cinecittà Italian Doc Season, on July 20-21 at London’s Bertha DocHouse.
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'Taking Venice' review: An art caper documentary that feels like a thriller
When the US wanted to use art to conquer the world, they enlisted the help of an up-and-coming American artist, a Jewish Italian art dealer and a woman with political connections. The result was a victory like no other, the story told in a wondrous documentary which is releasing this weekend in NYC, with LA and other cities to follow.
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'Bye Bye Tiberias' review: A personal tribute to a global cause
Lina Soualem’s touchingly personal documentary should be required viewing for anyone who wants to understand the Palestinian struggle, and the true emotional toll of an entire people’s displacement.
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Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' - review
Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' is divine. It is a masterpiece of colossal measures, featuring stellar acting and framed with sublime clothes, settings and music.
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Oliver Laxe's 'Fire Will Come': A slow burn igniting a deep flame which smolders for days
The Spanish born, French-educated Oliver Laxe, who made the much beloved 2016 award winning ‘Mimosas’ as well as ‘You Are All Captains’ in 2010, has a way with slow and steady. ‘Fire Will Come’ is no exception.
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