Ceylin is a fourteen-year-old seasonal agricultural worker living in a tent city. Ceylin, whose only dream is to go to school, knows that this is impossible. Her mother Meryem is bedridden. Her brother Adem has had a troubled life after his military service. Her father Cabbar, an agricultural worker, lives in the hope that one day he will get out of here. A documentary filmmaker named Bilge comes to the tent city. He meets Mehmet Emmi, who is in charge of the workers. As Bilge holds up a mirror to the tent city, one problem after another becomes visible. Everything is revealed with an event that affects Ceylin and the whole tent city.
The Lighthouse is patient and hypnotic, pulling us in with its mysterious atmosphere and characters. The film’s slow pace proves to be monumentally effective, showcasing the tedious nature that comes with isolation and poor two-way communication.
"Thunder Road" presents the grief that comes from a family member taking their own life.
"The Old Guard" doesn't break ground, but it sure does bust boredom and fictional heads as an entertaining action romp on Netflix.
This list was made with the intention of celebrating the craft. I love seeing more women of colour on this list than before and more newcomers on the scene as well!
The live-action remake of the classic Disney film based on a wooden puppet is finally here.
Upon first watch, Buddy feels like it should have been aired on Adult Swim at four in the morning.
