When Carmen can’t afford the birthday gift her younger sister wants, a small argument sends them rushing out of the store, leaving a strange toy behind. Moments later, a quiet stranger approaches and reveals the legend behind the toy, said to reflect the fear each person carries within them. As Carmen listens, buried memories resurface, pulling her through fragments of the present, a vibrant vintage past, and a stark black and white world where two strangers discover that some fears are easier to face together.
It’s the most loving tribute to cinema and to Ingmar Bergman, set in world that feels so habitable that I felt like only re-watching this for eternity, because of how inviting it looks and feels.
Viewers get a glimpse of life of mediocrity in a world where humans and cartoon characters live together in this comeback.
Passing is a visually stunning portrayal of Larsen's story with an inclusive cast, and the performances of Thompson and Negga are sensational.
The movie makes it abundantly clear that Meeka becoming an official heir is the most likely going to happen. But if you are expecting to see a movie about Meeka’s perseverance and eventual ascent to the throne, prepare to be deeply disappointed.
A gentle coming of age story, Water Lilies takes its time in exploring what it’s like to be a young girl trying to make sense of her sexuality in a heteronormative world.
Mona Fastvold’s nineteenth century lesbian romance is emotionally charged, restrained, and poetic without feeling forced.
