Noch ein Kind — Still a Kid, is a film that poses the question of healing by delving into the complex dynamics of a Turkish-German family across three generations. From their struggles with immigrating, to facing patriarchal violence and inherited trauma, the film spans three years, set between Berlin and rural Antalya, Turkey. At the center is photographer Abdulhamid Kircher, who grapples with reconciling with his once estranged father through his photography.
It’s passionately protective of the women mentioned in the story or appearing on screen. Just like the article and the #MeToo movement, the film could help a trapped person find the courage to fight back.
Treated like a granter of wishes for those earning out of retelling the same tragedy, Marilyn looks like she's caged in different stages of trauma for us to stare at, instead of someone we’ve finally allowed to rest in peace.
"Godzilla vs. Kong" is all style and very little substance. It's also the most fun I've had in months.
The Magician's Elephant has a strong multicultural cast and a heartwarming story about bringing two long-lost siblings back together
Wild Child tells the story of a wealthy, spoiled teenage girl named Poppy Moore who lives in Malibu, California, who attends a boarding school in England. This film shows us how Poppy is first labeled as a fish out of water compared to her boarding school classmates, as she is a wild child, but eventually earns her roommates' friendships and respect.
The trouble with Yara (2021) is that in its attempt to tell the whole story, it struggles to tell a consistently engaging story.
