Movie and TV show reviews

This movie, created by Bendrimia and co-produced by Oscar nominee Kira Simon-Kennedy (“Ascension”), Imane Lamime for Nazar Films and 19 Mulholland Drive, narrates a director’s journey to uncover her Algerian family heritage. This history has been concealed by the silence surrounding a tumultuous period in France’s colonial past. As she delves into the reasons behind how colonization fractured her family, she embarks on her first trip to Algeria. Here, she unearths how the haunting remnants of the past still resonate in the present day.

The man is identified as Paul Cole (André Holland), a member of a New York City theater group in the final stretch of their Midwest tour. As the story unfolds, Paul is about to engage in an affair with a married woman when her husband unexpectedly enters and strikes him with a chair, causing a loss of consciousness. Upon awakening, he can’t recall his identity or current location; instead, he learns his name and profession from medical personnel and law enforcement officers who are helping him, but they soon push him out of town following the adultery attempt.

Last year, Lisbon warmly embraced Tribeca, providing us with a second home filled with creative energy and cutting-edge ideas. We’re excited to be back for the second Tribeca Festival Lisboa this year! Jane Rosenthal, co-founder and CEO of Tribeca Enterprises, expressed her joy about the return. Tribeca values cities that nurture their artistic communities, and this partnership holds special significance for us. We’re proud to once again offer our global stage to showcase Lisbon’s exceptional talent.

Under the guidance of “Moonlight” and “If Beale Street Could Talk” filmmaker Barry Jenkins, “Mufasa: The Lion King” narrates the tale of young cub Mufasa who, after getting separated from his parents, eventually rises to lead the Pride Lands. Along the way, he forms a friendship with the lion Taka. Their bond is tested, however, as they embark on a journey that could potentially endanger their relationship.

The deal ensures that Coupang’s streaming service will provide access to both existing and upcoming top-tier shows like “Game of Thrones,” “Succession,” “House of the Dragon,” and “Euphoria,” as well as beloved series such as “Sex and the City” and “Band of Brothers.

Starting March 15 at a special showing during the Malaga Film Festival, “Almudena” originated as a production based on Sara Gómez, a character from Grandes’ book ‘Los Aires Dificiles,’ as revealed by Rodrigues, who has worked on films like “Women in Prison” starring Penelope Cruz. This encounter subsequently led to a lifelong friendship between Rodrigues and Grandes. In 1995, they collaborated on a movie adaptation of Grandes’ book ‘Atlas of Human Geography,’ with the screenplay being co-written by both of them.

At an inquest held on Tuesday at Avon Coroner’s Court, it emerged that Danan’s (who passed away on January 15 at the age of 46) preliminary cause of death was due to a mix of heroin, methadone, codeine, pregabalin, cocaine, and zopiclone toxicity. Benzodiazepine use was also found to have played a role in his demise.

Jacques Audiard’s Academy Award-winning film “Emilia Perez” is the star attraction in the World Canvas segment, sharing the spotlight with Magnus von Horn’s Oscar-nominated Danish production, “The Girl with the Needle.

The movie stands out unlike anything else you’ve watched, boasting strengths in its first half and weaknesses in its second that don’t always make sense. However, there’s an unconventional boldness to this film, a neorealist beekeeper musical Western revenge tale, that resonates deeply within you. The director, Andrew Patterson, possesses a unique vision – of life and storytelling – which he executes with such self-assured energy and enthusiasm that even when things don’t quite click, you might find yourself being drawn along, because independent filmmaking is all about daring to unravel a narrative on the tightrope.

Drawing inspiration from Johannesburg’s nickname as the “City of Gold,” the event is structured around the concept of a “golden thread” weaving its way through its diverse lineup of approximately 100 full-length and short films and documentaries. This assortment offers a blend of critically acclaimed films from prestigious festivals such as Sundance, Berlin, and Cannes, along with cinematic debuts from the hosting country and the African continent, which will be making their premiere to audiences.