Review: Broken Roots (2019)
The rivalries and the clashing visions and desires are at the very centre of Alberto Gross Molo’s Broken Roots.
PÖFF Shorts
Review: Anita (2020)
Sushma Khadepaun does not hesitate to dig deep into the unpleasant topic of family relations, betrayal and the conservatism that fuels the ugliest of the emotions, but she is clever in keeping her clues as subtle as possible for as long as it takes.
Review: Black Sheep Boy (2019)
The extremely simple style Molle opted for suits the film really well, so its elaborate, somewhat bizarre narrative and complex questions it poses could shine.
Review: Matilda and the Spare Head (2020)
Is being smart and being knowledgeable the same thing?
Review: Bench (2020)
It was described, probably by its author, as a film about sharing, but it actually plays with our expectations in the best way possible.
Review: Precious (2020)
Precious is a wonderful cinematic experience and the perfect vehicle for the bitter pill that is at its core.
Review: Struck by Lightning (2020)
“Struck by Lightning” is a meta-film and a collage documentary, a demonstration of the variety of techniques at brothers Esko’s disposal, and a wild ride worthy of the protagonist’s personality
Review: Souvenir, souvenir (2020)
Bastien Dubois deals with the multitude of interconnected topics revolving around war, memories and the efforts taken to bury or unearth some unpleasant truths.
EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Pablo de la Chica’s short documentary “Mama” (2020)
‘Mama’ is a film about the mutual healing process of the chimpanzee babies and their carer, all of them marked by deep traumas.
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