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Review: The Steak (Canada, Iran) by Kiarash Dadgar 'a simple, expertly-crafted indictment of war’s impact on innocent lives'
As a steak sits on the stovetop, a mother (Faranak Khamis) pulls a cake out of the oven. She’s preparing for a birthday party. Suddenly,...
Review: The Other Side of Despair (Switzerland) by Varsy Buchmann "an acute characterization of not just one man, but the power of art as a whole"
A man looks out the window of his workshop, the room behind him blanketed in shadows. He is Art Petrosan, an Armenian artist who, amidst...
Review: Third Wheel by (Switzerland) Kevin Haefelin 'Clever, concise, and funny'
In feudal Japan, Sachi (Amane Kimura) angrily mourns the death of her husband, Gohei (Yoshihiko Bito). Meanwhile, Gohei’s apprentice,...
The Lee Strasberg Film Festival Reveals Jury for 2025 Edition
Los Angeles, CA — The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute has unveiled the jury for the 9th Annual Lee Strasberg Film Festival, set...
Khan’s Flesh by Kristina Savutsina Joins the Auteur Cinema Archive: A rigorously composed portrait of Belarusian everyday life, oscillating between tragedy and absurdity.
The Auteur Cinema Archive proudly welcomes Khan’s Flesh (Germany) by Kristina Savutsina , a formally striking documentary that...
Alien Food (Italy) by Giorgio Cugno, "a fascinating portrait"
Alien Food follows Alberto (Gianpiero Abate), a middle-aged man who, after an extended stay in a psychiatric community, has just moved in...
Giant's Kettle (Finland) by Markku Hakala, Mari Käki, "a truly unique cinematic experience"
Giant’s Kettle opens with an unnamed factory worker (Henri Malkki), disillusioned by the monotony of his daily routine and desperate for...
Object 817 (Belgium) by Olga Lucovnicova, "intertwining fact and superstition"
Object 817 follows a team exploring an abandoned village situated amongst Russia’s Ural mountain range. After finding the remains of...
Venice Film Week Celebrates its 10th Anniversary with Bold Cinema and Prestigious Awards
Venice, Italy — The 10th edition of Venice Film Week concluded with resounding success, reaffirming its reputation as one of Europe’s...
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