Alexia Mihaila reviews a Polish dystopian story about a boy who tries to stop a corrupt state from legally enslaving criminals. In the Poland of …
Film Reviews
‘Dune’ (2021) Review: Aesthetically Perfect, Orientally Problematic
Shayeza Walid reviews the perfections and the problems in 2021’s biggest sci-fi blockbuster Dune, starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya. I was probably one of the …
French Film Festival: ‘Josep’ (2020) Review
French Film Festival UK celebrates its 29th year in 2021, with a programme of thirty-seven films from celebrated and debut film makers. Sophiya Sian reviews …
Raindance 2021: ‘The Hill Where Lionesses Roar’ Review
Zheyuan Tony Yang reviews the story of three free-spirited women who decide to escape their daily lives and form a gang.
UK Jewish Film Festival 2021: ‘The Unword’ Review
Daniel Jacobson reviews the story of a Jewish high school student driven to attack two of his Muslim classmates. The Unword is the newest, surprisingly …
LEAFF 2021: ‘The Silent Forest’ Review
LEAFF 2021 celebrates its sixth year with a programme of thirty films from celebrated and debut filmmakers. Championing East Asian cinema, LEAFF aims to bring …
LEAFF 2021: ‘Raging Fire’ Review
LEAFF 2021 celebrates its sixth year with a programme of thirty films from celebrated and debut filmmakers. Championing East Asian cinema, LEAFF aims to bring …
LEAFF 2021: ‘Stars Await Us’ Review
LEAFF 2021 celebrates its sixth year with a programme of thirty films from celebrated and debut filmmakers. Championing East Asian cinema, LEAFF aims to bring …
LKFF 2021: ‘In Front of Your Face’ Review
London Korean Film Festival returned for its 16th edition. From new releases to hits from renowned Korean directors, the FilmSoc Blog reviews a selection of …
LEAFF 2021: ‘Limbo’ Review
LEAFF 2021 celebrates its sixth year with a programme of thirty films from celebrated and debut filmmakers. Championing East Asian cinema, LEAFF aims to bring …