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‘A War’ is such a finely made low-key portrayal of a combat action turned emotional drama, made possible by realistic casting and situations that extract the best of the lead actors – now that’s an authentic and gripping narrative to feed your senses!
'Embrace of the Serpent' is a journey into the magical and mystical serpent - The Amazon. The underlying themes, fantastic performances & spellbinding imagery are guaranteed to make an impact!
Theeb, just like the intriguing nature of its title, delicately presents the story of a young desert semi-nomadic tribesman faced with life challenging situations. With delicate human emotions at the fore, the technical prowess overshadows the sluggish pace to make it an exquisite creation!
Mustang is a cinematic representation of the oppression faced by women in rural Turkey. It brings out the indomitable spirit of the modern Turkish woman through the protagonist who delights in her performance as the firebrand Lale!
The hundred-year-old-man who climbed out the window and disappeared, is not the typical movie that details the life story of an old man, for its extremely wild nature and hilarious presentation of events that is bound to capture our attention – now that’s one enjoyable whacky tale!
Jalal’s Story is an attempt to capture the life of an orphaned boy, which is supported by a well-conceived screenplay, a though provoking story and a clever story telling technique to make it an interesting potpourri of entertaining events!
Jayaraj’s Ottaal reiterates the fact that one does not need a grand canvas & big names to present an engaging cinematic experience. In fact given that he has been able to adapt a Russian short story to suit the Indian mainstream audience placing it amidst scenic locales of God’s Own Country using mostly non-professional actors is a monumental achievement.
Mia Madre is a heartfelt account of a woman being torn apart between a demanding work environment and an equally stressful personal life – a stunning compilation of the emotions made possible by diligent acting and a dexterous story presentation!
Victoria redefines innovation in movie making and manages to pull off a suspense thriller with no cuts and in the same shot for the entire duration. Equally proficient acting from the entire cast makes it a visual wonder bound to make you high – just too good to miss, even if it gives you a hangover!
Mountains May Depart is an epic story that is relatable to everyone caught in the middle of a rapidly growing nation. It highlights how the quest for material wealth leads to emotional poverty.
