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Review: The Mauritanian

27/6/2021

Jodie Foster shines in this Guantanamo Bay political drama but a good performance can’t stop the film from feeling a bit bland.

This debut feature by writer-director Layla Zhuqing Ji is a stark social commentary on bullying, self-preservation and society’s willingness to judge before they try to listen. Media sensationalism is held to account for stoking unfounded accusations and rumour which destroys people’s lives. But the central theme of bullying is unflinching and alarming.

Review: My Favorite War

6/6/2021

This animated documentary memoir by Ilze Burkovska Jacobsen tells the story of her own childhood growing up in soviet era Latvia in the 1970s to 1990s. She explores the relationship between choice and happiness in the context of growing up under an authoritarian regime.

Review: Murmur

1/6/2021

This quiet yet impactful reflection on addiction, love and loneliness is Heather Young’s first feature film. It taps into the basic human need for connection and the unconditional love of animals.

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Hi, I'm Caz. I live in Edinburgh and I watch a lot of films. My reviews focus mainly on women in film - female directors or how women are represented on screen.
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