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Penultimate feature film by Manoel de Oliveira, whose refinement leads us toward a metaphysical quest in a simple yet strange film. This strangeness takes us back to silent cinema, which, like damp leaves, crackles with an invisible sound. O Estranho Caso de Angélica plays with a dual cinematic...

A Japanese film set in a dystopian future where the aging population has become a major social policy issue, leading to a drastic and bleak solution. Directed by Hayakawa, a young filmmaker, Plan 75 unfolds through three interwoven stories, each led by a different character, exploring both the...

French psychological thriller that develops a subtle Hitchcockian progression, but ultimately transforms into an allegory of hell that feels closer to Sartre's existentialism than Dante's inferno. With an excellent Emmanuelle Béart and a perfectly cast François Cluzet in the leading roles...

Film canadiense francófona sobre una vampiro adolescente que se niega a matar para alimentarse. El film tiene una muy buena primera parte luego va cayendo en ciertos clichés que la vuelven una comedia negra simpática y no mucho más. No obstante se deja ver, especialmente por la presencia de los...

French film that blends psychological thriller with elements of visual and sound experimentation. Bonan's film is set in two iconic neighborhoods of 1968 Paris, Pigalle and a Belleville in the midst of demolition (an emblematic setting of French cinema, as seen in Jules et Jim, Casque d'Or)...

Polish film that develops a kind of allegory ridiculing totalitarianism and the political oppression of both Nazi and Stalinist regimes. The film was shot in the early 1980s but could only be released in 1989. Set in 1951, precisely during the grand celebration of the 34th anniversary of the...

A Chilean co-produced film set in Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, at the end of the 19th century. Gálvez's debut feature tells the story of the genocide of the Ona people, driven by an Asturian sheep-rancher from Punta Arenas (a southern Chilean city) and carried out by an English foot soldier. Los...

Film británico-francés que aborda el estilo llamado "Body Horror" con una renacida Demi Moore y una siempre oportuna Margaret Qualley. Fargeat, explora temas de identidad y género de una forma intensa, pero en esta nueva película parece que los simbolismos y la narrativa a veces pierden...

Chilean film in co-production, set in Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, at the end of the 19th century. The debut feature by Gálvez tells a story of the genocide of the Ona people, orchestrated by a sheep-farming landowner of Asturian origin from Punta Arenas (a southern city in Chile) and carried...

A strange mix of political drama (IRA) and musical comedy with Almodóvar-like touches. With an excellent Cillian Murphy in the lead role, Breakfast on Pluto, a British film, unfolds a fluid narrative with a slightly naïve fairy-tale aura. The movie is divided into 36 small episodes, structured...

At the end of the year, I tend to reflect and come to new resolutions that will allow me to build a more balanced, authentic, and connected 2025 with the wholeness that resides within us. First resolution or thought: We were before, we are not now, we will not be later. Beyond time, let us...

La historia sigue a una joven mujer con hirsutismo en la Francia de finales del siglo XIX. La película no solo explora temas de identidad y aceptación, sino que también destaca las luchas de las mujeres que enfrentan normas sociales restrictivas. Di Giusto, en Rosalie logra combinar belleza...

A French 2D animated film that tells the legend of an American West figure, Martha Jane Canary-Burke. The animated feature focuses on Martha’s childhood, portraying her as an emancipated, free-spirited girl with great character. It stands out for its minimalist 2D technique, with certain traits...

Filmed in Colombia and starring renowned British actress Tilda Swinton, the film by acclaimed Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul portrays a kind of metaphysical journey—dreams, perceptions, fears, memories, and, of course, the notion of memory that gives the film its title. Weerasethakul...

In these days when consumerism devours the deeper meaning of Christmas, I present to you ten special gifts. MERRY CHRISTMAS First gift: Courage! Birds fly without fear of crashing into the sky Second gift: When you achieve inner silence, you will hear the world's cry. Third gift: Everything...

A French film shot in 35mm by Renato Berta, featuring dynamic and contrasted black-and-white cinematography. A work reminiscent of the best cinema of Truffaut and Malle, evoking a sort of neo-Nouvelle Vague. The film delves into the contradictions and sense of possession within romantic...

A Japanese film of a classic style that revisits the theme of Zatoichi (the blind swordsman) and the disgraced samurai. The film tells a simple story, perhaps a bit predictable, though this anticipation on the part of the audience seems intentional. The actors deliver solid performances, and the...

The film is a historical fresco depicting the dire situation of textile workers in Turin during the mid-19th century. With great craftsmanship and excellent direction of actors, Monicelli achieves a consistent balance between tragedy and comedy. Through sweeping panoramas and wide shots, I...

Film alemán que tiene un estilo frío y casi hipnótico, con un uso deliberado del silencio y los espacios vacíos que transmiten una sensación constante de inquietud. La película transcurre en paisajes urbanos y suburbanos desolados, lo que refuerza la atmósfera de alienación y desconexión...

Heir to Akira and Ghost in the Shell, but with primarily 2D French animation, though it features a notable use of 3D as well. Périn's work delves into a not-so-distant future where AI is already an integral part of human society. Two central figures evoke American noir, though the protagonist is...