Crossfire Hurricane
This loving tribute to a milestone of British rock takes an insightful and evocative approach to the genre, writes Ed Frost.
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Room 237
Rodney Ascher’s ROOM 237 is a lively documentary that gives voice to a variety of remarkable theories that call into question Kubrick’s intentions with THE SHINING, writes Ed Frost at London Film Festival.
The Lottery of Birth
For an ideas-ejaculation THE LOTTERY OF BIRTH comes magnificently sheathed, writes David Perilli of Raoul Martinez and Joshua van Praag’s documentary at the Raindance Film Festival.
Banaz: A Love Story
Director Deeyah gives the memory of Banaz Mahmod – a British-Kurdish woman who was murdered by her family in 2006 – the time it deserves in this harrowing film, writes David Perilli at Raindance Film Festival.
Jerusalem On A Plate
In James Nutt’s documentary JERUSALEM ON A PLATE Yotam Ottolenghi undertakes an immersive culinary journey through the streets of his childhood. Jessica Donnithorne reviews at San Sebastian Film Festival.
5 Broken Cameras
Emad Burnat managed to capture, first hand, the actions of Israeli soldiers in a West Bank image in this deeply personal and affecting documentary. Andrew Nickolds reviews.
El Gusto
Told through the remaining members of the Chaabi music movement, EL GUSTO becomes more than an exploration of the music, but also a discovery of the city of Algiers, writes Mike Boyd.
Drying for Freedom
DRYING FOR FREEDOM is a thought-provoking, original and absorbing documentary which investigates the decline in the washing line and the toll of electricity upon the environment, writes Lillie Davidson.
Bert Stern: Original Madman
Bert Stern is effectively two men, writes Daniel Harling – celebrated photographer and troubled depressive. In Original Madman, we are granted access to this enthralling man.
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
COMIC-CON EPISODE IV: A FAN’S HOPE is a funny and amiably diverting documentary, but it ends up providing no insight into its subject matter, writes Jim Ross