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    Film Criticism 11 "Los Colonos", 2023 by Felipe Gálvez

    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...
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    Film Criticism 10 "Breakfast on Pluto", 2005 by Neil Jordan

    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...
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    Thoughts and Resolutions Before the End of the Year

    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...
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    Crítica de Cine 40 "Rosalie", 2023 de Stéphanie Di Giusto

    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...
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    Film Criticism 9 "Calamity, une enfance de Martha Jane Cannary", 2020 by Rémy Chayé

    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...
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    Film Criticism 8 "Memoria", 2021 by Apichatpong Weerasethakul

    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...
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    Ten Gifts for a Different Kind of Christmas

    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...
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    Film Criticism 7 "L'ombre des femmes", 2015 by Philippe Garrel

    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...
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    Film Criticism 6 "Bushi no ichibun", 2006 by Yoji Yamada

    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...
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    Film Criticism 5 "I compagni", 1963 by Mario Monicelli

    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...
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    Crítica de Cine 39 "Yella", 2007 de Christian Petzold

    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...
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    Film Criticism 4 "Mars Express", 2023 by Jérémie Périn

    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...
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    Crítica de Cine 38 "Merci pour le chocolat", 2000 de Claude Chabrol

    Film francés que logra tejer una atmósfera de misterio sin recurrir a efectos obvios ni a un suspenso excesivamente dramatizado. Su estilo es más bien psicológico, creando tensión a través de miradas, diálogos y pequeños gestos. En eso Huppert está divina y Dutronc un poco más regular, aunque...
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    Film Criticism 3 "La mort de Belle", 1961 de Edouard Molinaro

    Adapted from a novel of the same name by Simenon, Molinaro's film introduces us to a kind of psychological thriller, where the protagonist's point of view serves as a narrative thread. Jean Desailly is excellent in the role of a reserved, restrained, and repressed literature professor. The...
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    Film Criticism 2 "Mortelle randonnée", 1983 de Claude Miller

    A disturbing French film where the cinematic approach plays with detachment and self-reflection. Adapted from a thriller by Marc Behm, Mortelle randonnée takes us on a journey following human characters marked by desperate fates. With a tone of refined comedy and touches of dark humor, Miller’s...
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    Film Criticism 1 "Animalia", 2023 de Sofía Alaoui

    This Moroccan-French science fiction film takes an intimate look at an alien invasion. With an introspective rhythm reminiscent of Todd Haynes' cinema, Animalia positions itself as an unconventional take on imminent extraterrestrial—or perhaps supernatural—contact. Featuring excellent casting...
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    Crítica de Cine 37 "Les demoiselles de Rochefort", 1967 de Jacques Demy

    Musical francés vibrante y colorido que celebra el estilo de vida francés a través de una mezcla de romance, música y baile. La película sigue a dos hermanas, interpretadas por Catherine Deneuve y Françoise Dorléac (hermanas en la vida real), que sueñan con el amor y una vida fuera de su pequeña...
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    Crítica de Cine 36 "Maboroshi no hikari", 1995 de Hirakazu Koreeda

    Es una obra japonesa profundamente introspectiva y emocionalmente contenida que aborda el duelo, la soledad y la búsqueda de significado en la vida después de una pérdida trágica. A través de un ritmo pausado, planos largos y una fotografía sobria, Koreeda captura el vacío existencial de Yumiko...
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    Crítica de Cine 32 "The Zone of Interest", 2023 de Jonathan Glazer

    Absolutely, the weight of the invisible is brilliantly treated in this film.
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    Crítica de Cine 35 "El hombre de al lado", 2009 de Gastón Duprat y Mariano Cohn

    Película argentina que explora con sutileza la tensión social entre clases. El conflicto central gira en torno a un muro que separa a un diseñador acomodado y su vecino de clase media, un choque entre dos mundos opuestos. Lo que parece un problema arquitectónico se convierte en una reflexión...
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