The inaugural edition of the North West Independent Film Festival in Preston used its second day to focus on the theme of ‘Shifting Grounds: Breaking Cycles, Seeking Truths’, showcasing films which hold a spirit of independence and creative ambition.
Mike Leigh’s first film in six years is one of his most poignant and arresting dramas. HARD TRUTHS is nothing less than immaculate in its construction and is bound to resonate deeply with British audiences living in a post-Covid world. During a BFI Q&A, Leigh explained that it was never meant to be interpreted as … Continue reading Hard Truths
Making for an incredibly rich viewing experience, ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT is a skilful fusion of organic social realism with a poetic, personal and often impressionistic approach.
