DJ Ahmet tells a story of first love, burgeoning nonconformity, and the enduring power of human connection.
The Virgin of the Quarry Lake commands our attention and leaves us with an ending that lingers long after the credits have rolled.
Sundance 2025: ‘Khartoum’ is A Fascinating Hybrid of Traditional Documentary Film with Experimental Green Screen Approach and a Heartfelt Story of Survival
by Casey Chong
The documentary film Khartoum examines the plights of the five participating exiled Sudanese citizens as they relive their respective stories before, during, and after the war that changed their lives forever.
At its heart, Where the Wind Comes From is a celebration of freedom—the freedom of the open road, the freedom of connection with loved ones, and the freedom of uninhibited existence.
The slow-moving pace and lack of a complex, intricate plot, enables the film to attain a clarity and simplicity that is both gentle and deeply humane.
Santosh is crafted with control and clarity, offering a raw depiction of the struggles faced by the marginalized.
Appuram is a work of visceral emotions and gentle notions, a portrait of faith in all its power, strangeness, and cruelty.
Though Despatch is an investigative crime drama, the scenes involving family dynamics truly elevate the film, bringing a powerful emotional resonance to the narrative.
‘Freedom’ Review: Lucas Bravo’s Charming Performance Leads Mélanie Laurent’s Well-Shot But Surface-Level Exploits of Bruno Sulak.
by Casey Chong
The true-crime drama of the notorious French criminal Bruno Sulak is given a rather straightforward screen treatment.
The Shadow Strays presents another tale of heightened reality and confrontations that fall victim to stylized filmmaking.