Song of the Tree
SONG OF THE TREE moves along at an engaging pace, with some earworms in the soundtrack, and a real cinematic sensibility to the dramatic segments. Jim Ross reviews at Glasgow Film Festival.
Category Archives: Festival Coverage
Angel (Un Ange)
Following the last 24 hours in the life of shamed Tour de France competitor Thierry and Fae, the prostitute he falls in love with, ANGEL is a stylistic exploration of intense experience. Francesca Woulfe reviews at Glasgow Film Festival.
Tell it to the Bees
Overall, TELL IT TO THE BESS is a good effort, a much needed step along this freshly paved road towards a comprehensive female representation.
Galveston
GALVESTON is far more contemplative than one might expect from the plot synopsis, but confident work from Laurent and the lead actors galvanises the light script to multiplicative effect. Jim Ross reviews for Glasgow Film Festival
This Magnificent Cake!
Emma De Swaef and Marc James Roels’ experimental film is strikingly unique, both in its woollen aesthetic and fragmented narrative. Francesca Woule reviews from Glasgow Film Festival.
Permission
Life is not simple, and victory is never assured. That doesn’t mean it’s not worth the fight for Afrooz, a female football captain in Iran. Chris Dobson reviews at Glasgow Film Festival.
The Elephant and the Butterfly
THE ELEPHANT AND THE BUTTERFLY evokes a strong sense of pure childish fascination, and awakens nostalgia for a childlike freedom of expression. Francesca Woulfe reviews at Glasgow Film Festival.
Mother’s Instinct (Duelles)
MOTHER’S INSTINCT shows too much reverence for films of the past to endure on its own, but while it is here your own instinct will be to remain glued to the screen. Jim Ross reviews at Glasgow Film Festival.
Interview with Mark Jenkin
We spoke to Mark Jenkin, director and filmmaker, after attending his film BAIT at this year’s Berlinale. Elle Haywood: Having created both documentaries and short films – is your process different between the two or quite fluid? Mark Jenkin: There’s always an element of documentary in the narrative stuff that I do, and there’s always … Continue reading Interview with Mark Jenkin
The Good Girls (Las Niñas Bien)
Although not enough to make the film cutting, THE GOOD GIRLS is superbly appointed and features a commanding central performance from Ilse Salas. Jim Ross reviews at Glasgow Film Festival.