Cannes review: The Natural History of Destruction (2022)
The material itself is interesting to look at but the resulting whole is a bit disenganging.
May 2022
Cannes review: Moonage Daydream (2022)
Brett Morgen has disconnected himself from the structural limitations imposed by a regular biographical music documentary and flown off in a completely opposite direction…
Vytautas Katkus: I find it easier to express how I feel about certain things in images than when talking to people
You can interpret the lack of conversation in so many ways. It is physical and personal.
Cannes review: Salam (2022)
As badly structured and artistically bland as it is, the film has its strong moments when it addresses important topics such as depression and mental health.
Cannes review: For The Sake of Peace (2022)
Today, when the “documentary” tool is often weaponized as an instrument of propaganda, the sort of ambiguities should be avoided if possible.
Review: Young Plato (2021)
Break the cycle. Think for yourself. By introducing philosophical debate, McArevey and his staff are hoping to stop this vicious continuation of sectarian conflict.
Review: Magaluf, Ghost Town (2021)
The story of Magaluf can be copy-pasted in every environment that has to deal with similar issues, and for that reason, it can be regarded as a universal study of over-commercialized tourist destinations …
Review: Newsreel 80 – Metka, Meki (2021)
‘Metka, Meki’ is a hearty, sympathetic documentary that profits from Metka’s pleasant, but gripping personality and from the intriguing structure imposed by Nika Autor…
Review: Journey to the Sun (2021)
Novelty and craft values prove to be enough for ‘Journey to the Sun’ to become and remain a documentary worth at least one viewing.
