Disobedience (2017, Sebastián Lelio, UK) is based on the book “Disobedience,” by Naomi Alderman, telling the story of Ronit, (Rachel Weisz), facing her past. Many years after being banished from her small Jewish Orthodox town, Ronit comes back to mourn her father’s death. Her presence puts many locals on edge and they don’t hold back … Continue reading Disobedience
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Lizzie
Lizzie (2018, Macneill, USA) features that pleasant memorable morning in Fall River, Massachusetts as it is one of the most known American atrocities of the late 19th century. Lizzie Borden, who suffered from “peculiar spells,” which still go undiagnosed, is suspected to have axe murdered her father and stepmother with the help of the maid, … Continue reading Lizzie
The Favourite
Yorgos Lanthimos has yet to disappoint me. For being one of my favorite directors, he truly becomes better and better with each new film. I never find something I don’t like about his films. What I love most is never knowing what is going to happen next. The stories themselves are rich in meaning and … Continue reading The Favourite