Category: Film Reviews
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Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat
A Mesmerising and Profound Journey Through Music: Soundtrack to a Coup d’État Soundtrack to a Coup d’État is a gripping, intense, and deeply thought-provoking documentary that delves into the 1961 Congolese coup d’état. This film serves as both a powerful introduction to Congolese history and a poignant reflection on the nation’s enduring fight for independence,…
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A Captivating Journey Through the Fragility of Boyhood and the Shadows of Injustice- Nickel Boys Review
“Nickel Boys” (2024) is a masterful exploration of boyhood’s fleeting joys—moments of discovery and camaraderie—only to have them shattered by the brutal machinery of systemic racism. RaMell Ross’s visionary direction employs a dynamic, immersive first-person camera, pulling viewers into the boys’ world as it oscillates between the warmth of youthful connection and the cold grip…
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Asmae El Moudir’s Documentary on Morocco’s Hidden Past
Mother of All Lies (2023) is a documentary delving into the tragic 1981 bread riots in Casablanca, Morocco. Filmmaker Asmae El Moudir recounts the stories of the riots in her neighbourhood in Morocco with her family, through doing this she also begins to unveil secrets kept by her grandmother that have caused family members to…
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Dahomey: Cultural Reclamation in Film
Dahomey (2024) – a haunting exploration of cultural reclamation – captures the bittersweet return of 27 looted artefacts to Benin. In her mesmerising second feature, Mati Diop brings back her signature haunting, fantastical storytelling, giving each artefact an eerie voice and transforming them into spectral characters that embody both the beauty of their origins and…
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