Film Review: La Calendrier

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Published: Sunday, 28 November 2021 11:36

Written by Gilbert Seah

THE ADVENT CALENDAR (La Calendrier) (Belgium/France 2021) ***

Directed by Patrick Ridremont

From Belgium comes this deliciously wicked Christmas treat that is as downright nasty in its premise.  THE ADVENT CALENDAR promises a surprise treat or trick every day in December from the 1st.  The film unfolds in days as the protagonist a paraplegic, Eva is presented with this gift from her friend, Sophia visiting from Germany during Christmas.

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Reel Asian International Film Festival 2021

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Published: Tuesday, 02 November 2021 10:39

Written by Gilbert Seah

REEL ASIAN 2021

In this special 25th Anniversary edition of Canada’s premier pan-Asian festival, nearly all programming is available Canada-wide. The opening night film, which will be the only in-person event held this year, will feature the award-winning film Islands from filmmaker Martin Edralin. Winner of a Special Jury prize at this year’s SXSW Film Festival, the film will screen at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema on November 10 at 7:30 pm. The film will be followed by an in-person Q&A with Edralin and cast members Sheila Lotuaco and Esteban Comilang.

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Film Review: LES OISEAUX IVRES

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Published: Friday, 12 November 2021 12:54

Written by Gilbert Seah

LES OISEAUX IVRES (DRUNKEN BIRDS) (Canada/Mexico 2021) ***1/2

Directed by Ivan Grbvic

DRUNKEN BIRDS, a co-production of Canada and Mexico, filmed in three languages, French, Spanish and English covers a variety of issues while being set in the real world of insurmountable problems.  Director Grbvic’s film is also artistically stunning and though quite a film experience, it is a little too ambitious for its own good.

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Film Review: Seules Les Bêtes (Only the Animals)

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Published: Monday, 01 November 2021 11:34

Written by Gilbert Seah

SEULES LES BETES (Only the Animals)(France 2019) ****

Directed by Dominik Moll

French German director Dominik Moll is a director that is one to watch.  He made a mark in the international film scene with 2000’s HARRY, UN AMI QUI VOUS VEUT DU BIEN (HARRY, HE’S HERE TO HELP) which won him the Cesar for Best Director.  5 years later in 2005, his LEMMING was chosen to open Cannes.   Both are excellent films having the theme of sophisticated murder (or at least an accidental death) reminiscent of the best of Chabrol.  LEMMING never made a release in North America.  Fortunately, Moll’s latest SELUES LES BETES, finally gets a release here though late because of the Pandemic.  SEULES LES BETES is again definite proof that Moll is a top-notch director whose films never fail to entertain and fascinate.

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