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Pirouz Nemati and Ila Firouzabadi on the ‘Universal Language’ of Friendship
"We started the film in the name of friendship, and I think friendship was our main message."
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‘The Namesake’: A Delicate Meditation on Diaspora, Identity, and the Stories We Carry
'The Namesake' doesn’t demand attention through spectacle or sentimentality; instead, it lingers in the small details.
The Quiet Romance of Flight: Freedom and Belonging in ‘Amelia’
Through a deliberate interplay of aesthetics, 'Amelia' frames flight as more than a profession, but a liberating sanctuary.
‘Salaam Bombay!’: Capturing Life Imitating Art
There is no better film to illustrate the distinctive style of filmmaker Mira Nair than her debut feature film, 'Salaam Bombay!'.
‘Manila by Night’: A Pinnacle of Philippine Cinema
Imelda Marcos demanded 'Manila by Night' be changed to 'City After Night,' believing the film gave her city a bad name. Too bad for her.
‘The Handmaiden’: Male Fantasies in a Doll House
The Handmaiden has all the trademarks of a great thriller. But it’s the sex that gives pause, specifically, how it is executed.
