Shot brightly to reflect first love and a warm summer’s day, “Summer’s Camera” is a lovely coming-of-age queer story, a strong debut from Sung Divine and quite the push for young Kim Si-a into leading actress status.
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Although he became instantly famous with his documentary about his father, “Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus”, it seems that Neo Sora has a lot more to give, as his feature debut, “HappyEnd”, which has already made a significant festival run, is brilliant.
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Although he became instantly famous with his documentary about his father, “Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus”, it seems that Neo Sora has a lot more to give, as his feature debut, “HappyEnd”, which has already made a significant festival run, is brilliant.
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In the end, “The Mutation” stands as a thoughtful work by a director who clearly knows her vision and how to execute it. Its subtle humor and irony distinguish it from many similar Korean indies, making it a smart and understated entry in Shin Su-won’s evolving body of work.
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Although “The Wife’s Confession” starts as a courtroom film, it might as well be considered a romantic melodrama, especially because of its impassioned ending. Overall, it is a solid movie experience that feels relevant even after more than 60 years since its premiere. It may not be the most light-hearted picture in terms of the topics it covers, but its form definitely makes it accessible.
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Overall, this is a well-rounded family film, that goes on something of a journey itself. With something for everyone, this is an entertaining and enjoyable watch, but perhaps lacks a little something to recall years later.
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Based on the novella of the same name by Locus Award and Hugo Award-winning author Liu Cixin, “The Wandering Earth” became China’s second highest-grossing film of all time, 2019’s third highest-grossing film worldwide, the second highest-grossing non-English film of all time, and one of the top 20 highest-grossing science fiction films of all time.
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Based on the novella of the same name by Locus Award and Hugo Award-winning author Liu Cixin, “The Wandering Earth” became China’s second highest-grossing film of all time, 2019’s third highest-grossing film worldwide, the second highest-grossing non-English film of all time, and one of the top 20 highest-grossing science fiction films of all time.
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In the end, “Amoeba” may be somewhat rough around the edges, reflecting its status as a debut, but Siyou Tan communicates her themes with clarity. With strong performances, accomplished visuals, and an engaging exploration of adolescence under pressure, the work remains consistently intriguing from beginning to end.
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Although the film loses momentum and interest in its final sequences, overall, it is an excellent work that encapsulates the bond between modernity and tradition in Mongolia through the genuine perspective of two young lovers. If these are the premises of a debut film, then we have a director to keep an eye on in the future.
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Kyoshi Sugita is a name the international festival-going audience became aware of since his debut “A Song I Remember” (2011), but the true break-through came with his much anticipated ” Haruhara-san’s Recorder” (2021). In his contemplative, gentle drama “Following The Sound” about three people’s different ways of dealing with grief, there is a lot of following in its most literal sense, and the sound may just be a part of it all, but it still leads the way. As a proper introduction, the film kicks off with a scene in which the main character Haru (An Ogawa) gets emotionally transported to her past by listening to the recording of burbling water, and that particular tape will remain a key to maintain her connection with the past, and making her ready ready to connect other dots.
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Kyoshi Sugita is a name the international festival-going audience became aware of since his debut “A Song I Remember” (2011), but the true break-through came with his much anticipated ” Haruhara-san’s Recorder” (2021). In his contemplative, gentle drama “Following The Sound” about three people’s different ways of dealing with grief, there is a lot of following in its most literal sense, and the sound may just be a part of it all, but it still leads the way. As a proper introduction, the film kicks off with a scene in which the main character Haru (An Ogawa) gets emotionally transported to her past by listening to the recording of burbling water, and that particular tape will remain a key to maintain her connection with the past, and making her ready ready to connect other dots.
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“Evil Does Not Exist” is the ninth feature film by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, who recently received the Silver Lion award at the 80th edition of the Venice International Film Festival, in addition to the FIPRESCI Award from the International Federation of Film Critics. Furthermore, during the 67th edition of the BFI London Film Festival, the film was honored with the title of “Best Film”.
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“Evil Does Not Exist” is the ninth feature film by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, who recently received the Silver Lion award at the 80th edition of the Venice International Film Festival, in addition to the FIPRESCI Award from the International Federation of Film Critics. Furthermore, during the 67th edition of the BFI London Film Festival, the film was honored with the title of “Best Film”.
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Cinema lost one of its most original filmmakers when Pema Tseden passed away in May 2023. Before his death, the Tibetan director, known for making realistic and slow movies depicting simple life, produced 23 films. One of the last projects under his care is Dargye Tenzin’s debut, nominated for the Grand Prix at the 40th Warsaw International Film Festival, and for the Jury Award at the 15th First Youth Film Festival, “Tashi”.
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Even though being a little simplistic, “Welcome Back” is a captivating experience thanks to its sincerity and directness in storytelling. The director ensures that the narrative is presented efficiently, and the bond between Teru and Ben is portrayed with nuance, showing how they base their identity and purpose on each other. Dabbling on the complex nature of relationships, the film leaves the viewer with a question, who needs whom more?
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Even though being a little simplistic, “Welcome Back” is a captivating experience thanks to its sincerity and directness in storytelling. The director ensures that the narrative is presented efficiently, and the bond between Teru and Ben is portrayed with nuance, showing how they base their identity and purpose on each other. Dabbling on the complex nature of relationships, the film leaves the viewer with a question, who needs whom more?
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The London Palestine Film Festival (LPFF) opened with a Elia Suleiman’s most recent love letter to Palestine: “It Must Be Heaven” (2019). Suleiman first landed in global spotlight for his Palme D’Or nominated black comedy, “Divine Intervention” (2002). This year, he returned with another Palme d’Or nomination and walked away with the Cannes Film Festival Special Jury Prize and the FIPRESCI Prize for Best Film In Competition. While on the festival circuit, “It Must Be Heaven” garnered plenty of laughter and warm applause at LPFF – and perhaps invited further thought, as a fitting festival opener on redefining “Palestinian cinema.”
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Masumura could have focused more on the psychological status of Takeo and his fear of death (or even in the political aspect of the story) in order to add depth to the movie, but as a traditional Yakuza film “Afraid to Die” works quite well, and definitely deserves a watch, if more for its specifics that its actual context.
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Masumura could have focused more on the psychological status of Takeo and his fear of death (or even in the political aspect of the story) in order to add depth to the movie, but as a traditional Yakuza film “Afraid to Die” works quite well, and definitely deserves a watch, if more for its specifics that its actual context.
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Click on the link to read our review: https://asianmoviepulse.com/2019/05/film-review-afraid-to-die-1960-by-yasuzo-masumura/