TIFF ’25: Palestine 36 – How To Steal A Country
In one of the most important films of the year, Annemarie Jacir offers a raw and heartbreaking portrait of the early foundations of the illegal state of Israel.
Read MoreIn one of the most important films of the year, Annemarie Jacir offers a raw and heartbreaking portrait of the early foundations of the illegal state of Israel.
Read MoreSoderbergh wanted to leave a lot of space to let the actors and their lines shine, although it still feels like more could have been done. There are different angles. The film never feels stale due to a lack of coverage but it also never demands to be talked about as a cinematic experience.
Read MoreBy pacing the movie slowly, it forces us to linger with the moments that matter. Marscha is also restrained in never showing violence or abuse on screen but rather letting us look at details to hint towards the inner turmoil of these characters.
Read MoreMārama does not shy away from its gothic-ness, weaving the brutality of colonisation and the influences of Māori spirituality into the genre.
Read MoreWhat began as a peaceful protest with a request to have a negotiation with the faculty descended into manipulation and a violent police confrontation.
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