Incluvie Film Fest 3rd Place Winner: ‘Warmth’ Review
This film is a splendid mix of mediums, but its strength lies in its simplicity and beautiful message of closeness.

Sometimes, the hardest step in a day is the first one. In Sono Solto, our hero fights a battle against himself: is it worth it to leave the confort of the duvet and live life outside? By means of a fragmentary narrative, built on dreams and association, this short film follows the protagonist's speculation on activity and passivity, the passage of time and the (dis)advantages of being awake.
This film is a splendid mix of mediums, but its strength lies in its simplicity and beautiful message of closeness.
Now that we're officially halfway through Hispanic Heritage Month, let's look ahead at movies featuring Hispanic & Latine representation through the rest of 2021.
The film exhibits a respect for the craft and an empathy for human tribulations that have historically been ignored.
Despite its glaring flaws, First Girl I Loved is not entirely undeserving of a watch. For people who can handle the more difficult aspects of the story and graphic scenes, it is worth looking into. It’s not a film worthy of rewatch, but it may still resonate somewhat with those who need a story like this. It is a genuine, if flimsy attempt at a coming-of-age tale. Were the film to be directed by someone with experiences more similar to Anne, it would likely be more powerful--as it is, it feels like a man’s perspective of what it means to come to terms with your identity as a lesbian.
In 1971, when discussions about how to integrate their school system break down, the community of Durham, North Carolina agrees to bring in Bill Riddick(Babou Ceesay) to conduct a series of summits(charrettes) to help them move forward with desegregation.