This carefully crafted portrait of a family held together by a thread is intimately and masterfully handled, and the film is a mature study in self-reflection – Xiang Zi is a director to watch out for.
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REVIEW: Cell Adore Film Festival showcases the finest in short filmmaking talent
It’s clear that filmmaking talent is plentiful in the debut of Cell Adore Film Festival 2020
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GFF REVIEW: ‘Perfect 10’ Is A Stunning Debut Coming-Of-Age That Definitely Sticks The Landing
Whilst her protagonist is only just finding her feet, Eva Riley’s first feature ‘Perfect 10’ oozes with confidence.
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BFI FLARE REVIEW: ‘My Fiona’ (2020) Is A Heartfelt Look at Love And Loss.
Kelly Walker’s directorial debut plots Jane’s mourning for Fiona as she tries to find peace and space beside Fiona’s wife, Gemma (Corbin Reid), and Fiona’s seven-year-old son, Bailey (Elohim Nycalove).
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Cell Adore Film Festival: The perfect online festival for a lockdown
A film festival for all your self-isolation needs – Cell Adore Film Festival is entirely online and free. Running from April 10 – 12.
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REVIEW: ‘Saint Maud’ Is Big On Shocks And Style, But Questionable On Substance
Singular, striking and extremely well executed, Saint Maud is a treat at first sight – though as the themes and overarching message sink in, it could leave a more bitter aftertaste.
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BFI FLARE REVIEW: ‘Pride & Protest’ (2020) Proudly Voicing Activism
“With all due respect, you don’t get to decide who is homophobic or not,” states Ferhan Kahn, a queer Muslim activist, who very calmly provides a counter to an anti-LGBTQ protest outside a Birmingham primary school.
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GFF REVIEW: The Plot of ‘Dirt Music’ Lets Down Passionate Lead Performances
Gaining full marks for style, it’s ‘Dirt Music’s substance that leaves a lot to be desired.
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GFF REVIEW: ‘County Lines’ Is An Unmissable Debut From Henry Blake
Henry Blake’s debut feature ‘County Lines’ is a coming of age film, but ground down to the genre’s darkest essence.
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GFF REVIEW: ‘How To Build A Girl’ Is Like A Witty, Whimsical Hug From Caitlin Moran Herself
Based on her 2014 semi-autobiographical novel of the same name, and with her penning the adaptation for the screen, Caitlin Moran’s distinctive voice is weaved through every second of ‘How to Build a Girl’.
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