Venice Film Festival 2023: ‘Hokage (Shadow of Fire)’ Brings To Light The Shadows of War
Using shaky camerawork and brutal violence in brief spurts creates a jarring, unforgettable impression in our minds.
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Venice Film Festival 2023: ‘Sidonie in Japan’ Brings Levity To Grief
Somewhere between the stylistic influences and themes of 'Lost in Translation' and 'Hiroshima Mon Amour'.
‘Plan 75’ Is a Searing Indictment of Capitalist Failure
The aesthetic verges on the sterile, with its clean visuals and threadbare score underlining the grim circumstances.
Confronting the Uncomfortable with ‘My Small Land’ Director Kawawada Emma
Speaking with director Kawawada Emma about her film 'My Small Land.'
Reel Asian 2022: ‘Noise’ Loses Its Premise In The Excess Noise
The questions asked in the film are compelling, but 'Noise' becomes so drawn out and muddled the original sentiment is ...
‘My Small Land’ Turns Kurdish-Japanese Refugee Drama Into Universal Coming-of-Age Tale
The film patiently and thoughtfully presents a story about refugees in Japan that is universally understood.
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