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God the Father
God the Father begins with an appealing promise: Simon Fellows will treat its documentary framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Tom Benedict Knight and Amanda Fernando Stevens gives God the Father an immediate pulse. The story of God the Father begins from a specific pressure point: Michael Franzese, the son of John "Sonny" Franzese, an underboss of the Colombo crime family, recounts his spiritual transformation. By t
Aug 103 min read
Zero Motivation
Zero Motivation begins with an appealing promise: Talya Lavie will treat its comedy framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Dana Ivgy and Nelly Tagar gives Zero Motivation an immediate pulse. The story of Zero Motivation begins from a specific pressure point: A unit of female Israeli soldiers at a remote desert base bide their time as they count down the minutes until they can return to civilian life. By the end of its
Aug 103 min read
Do I Sound Gay?
Do I Sound Gay? begins with an appealing promise: David Thorpe will treat its documentary framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between David Thorpe and George Takei gives Do I Sound Gay? an immediate pulse. The story of Do I Sound Gay? begins from a specific pressure point: A documentary about the stereotype of the gay voice. By the end of its 1h 17m running time, the value of Do I Sound Gay? rests less on novelty than on th
Aug 103 min read
Hockney
Hockney begins with an appealing promise: Randall Wright will treat its documentary framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between David Hockney and Arthur Lambert gives Hockney an immediate pulse. The story of Hockney begins from a specific pressure point: The film looks back at Hockney's formative years in the British pop art scene and his experiences as a gay man. By the end of its 1h 52m running time, the value of Hockney
Aug 102 min read
Finding Fela
Finding Fela begins with an appealing promise: Alex Gibney will treat its documentary framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Fela Kuti and Yeni Kuti gives Finding Fela an immediate pulse. The story of Finding Fela begins from a specific pressure point: A look at the life and music of Nigerian singer Fela Kuti. By the end of its 1h 59m running time, the value of Finding Fela rests less on novelty than on the care of its
Aug 103 min read
Boulevard
Boulevard begins with an appealing promise: Dito Montiel will treat its drama framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Robin Williams and Roberto Aguire gives Boulevard an immediate pulse. The story of Boulevard begins from a specific pressure point: A devoted husband in a marriage of convenience is forced to confront his secret life. By the end of its 1h 28m running time, the value of Boulevard rests less on novelty tha
Aug 103 min read
Bjork: Biophilia Live
Bjork: Biophilia Live begins with an appealing promise: Nick Fenton will treat its documentary framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between David Attenborough and Björk gives Bjork: Biophilia Live an immediate pulse. The story of Bjork: Biophilia Live begins from a specific pressure point: Icelandic artist, Björk, performs songs from her eighth album with evocative visuals provided by designers from around the world. By the
Aug 103 min read
Kung Fu Jungle
Kung Fu Jungle begins with an appealing promise: Teddy Chan will treat its action film framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Donnie Yen and Baoqiang Wang gives Kung Fu Jungle an immediate pulse. The story of Kung Fu Jungle begins from a specific pressure point: A martial arts instructor from the police force gets imprisoned after killing a man by accident. By the end of its 1h 40m running time, the value of Kung Fu Ju
Aug 103 min read
Raja Natwarlal
Raja Natwarlal begins with an appealing promise: Kunal Deshmukh will treat its thriller framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Emraan Hashmi and Humaima Malik gives Raja Natwarlal an immediate pulse. The story of Raja Natwarlal begins from a specific pressure point: A small time con man seeks assistance from his mentor with the intention of settling scores with a gangster. By the end of its 2h 21m running time, the val
Aug 103 min read
Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll
Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll begins with an appealing promise: John Pirozzi will treat its documentary framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Norodom Sirivudh and Norodom Sihanouk gives Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll an immediate pulse. The story of Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll begins from a specific pressure point: Through the eyes, w
Aug 103 min read
La Sapienza
La Sapienza begins with an appealing promise: Eugène Green will treat its drama framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Fabrizio Rongione and Christelle Prot gives La Sapienza an immediate pulse. The story of La Sapienza begins from a specific pressure point: At the height of his career, Alexandre decides to set off for Italy with the idea of completing of a book on Borromini. By the end of its 1h 41m running time, the
Aug 103 min read
The Divine Move
The Divine Move begins with an appealing promise: Beom gu Cho will treat its action film framework as a route into character rather than an excuse for noise. The early chemistry between Jung Woo sung and Lee Beom su gives The Divine Move an immediate pulse. The story of The Divine Move begins from a specific pressure point: A professional baduk player infiltrates his local underground gambling scene to avenge his brother's death. By the end of its 1h 58m running time, the val
Aug 103 min read
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