SONGS OF EARTH
Norway's entry for the International Oscar film is a look at director Margret Olin's father and the valley in Norway where he lives is visually spectacular film that will blow you away. The images are breath taking and the reason to see it.
SHADOWLESS TOWER
Spurred on by a photographer he meets, a middle age man tracks down the father he hasn't spoke to four decades. Good but deliberately paced drama is perfect for anyone who wants to get lost in a meditative story for a few hours.
Bauryna Salu
Title refers to the tradition of parents giving their first born to the grandparents to raise. When a young man's grandparents die, he is sent back to the parents he doesn't know. An observational drama that is quiet art house gem. Its a film that shows us a slice of life we've not seen before. (I am going to revisit this with a longer piece down the road when I can really sit with it and not feel rushed)
TRIUMPH
Bulgarian Oscar entry is supposedly based on an actual event. After the fall of communism a military team is following the direction of a psychic in a mad search for an alien artifact. This is an amusing tale that is both funny and kind of sad in that it shows what desperate people will do to get what they want.
NAWI
A lovely film about young girl dreaming of an education who is sold by her father for livestock. While in some ways the film is by the numbers, the characters and craft of filmmaking is so strong you really won't care. This is an absolute gem of a film and one of the great finds of 2024. (This will be getting a full review when I am less pressed for time)
ALL SHALL BE WELL
When a woman dies unexpectedly her long term partner is left to contend with her extended family. This is a very good film that over comes some expected turns thanks to great characters and even better performances. How is this film not getting more traction? Recommended.
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