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Humans in the Loop

‘Humans in the Loop’ Review: AI, Identity, and the Burden of Bias

by Dipankar Sarkar

Humans in the Loop stands out as an exception: a film that critically challenges the biases of systemic society, illuminating its flaws and lingering in the mind long after the credits roll.

Baksho Bondi

‘Baksho Bondi (Shadowbox)’ Review: A Beacon of Hope in a Callous World

by Dipankar Sarkar

Baksho Bondi is a stark, socially conscious lament for a figure deeply embedded in the fabric of Indian life: the self-effacing mother and wife.

The Seed of the Sacred Fig

‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Review: An Absorbing and Well-Acted Slow-Burn Drama That Blends Internal Conflict of a Family Drama and Psychological Thriller

by Casey Chong

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of Mahsa Amini’s controversial death, Mohammad Rasoulof subtly reflects the real-life case with the harrowing story of a family imploding
inside out.

The Girl with the Needle

‘The Girl with the Needle’ Review: An Uncompromisingly Bleak Black-and-White Period Drama and Psychological Horror

by Casey Chong

Inspired by true events, Magnum von Horn’s deliberate slow-burn blends the somber horrors of a woman’s impoverishment and the baby-killing case during post-World War I Denmark.

The Mehta Boys

Beyond the Handbrake: A Father-Son Sonata in The Mehta Boys

by Dipankar Sarkar

The Mehta Boys is one of those films that prioritizes emotional truth over narrative novelty. In doing so, it crafts a quietly affecting viewing experience.

Bokshi

IFFR 2025: ‘Bokshi’ Review – Unfolding Destinies and the Price of Survival

by Dipankar Sarkar

It's refreshing when an Indian film dares to challenge conventional folklore in cinema and breathe new life into familiar narrative tropes.

Sundance 2025: DJ Ahmet is a Tale of Music, Love, and Rebellion in the Balkans

by Dipankar Sarkar

DJ Ahmet tells a story of first love, burgeoning nonconformity, and the enduring power of human connection.

The Virgin of the Quarry Lake

Sundance 2025: The Virgin of the Quarry Lake – An Unsettling Journey Into the Unknown

by Dipankar Sarkar

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.

Where the wind comes from

Sundance 2025: ‘Where the Wind Comes From’ Review – Two Souls on the Road

by Dipankar Sarkar

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.

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