Herz Frank on documentarists

The first rule of a documentary filmmaker is: Have the patience to observe life!

Herz Frank

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Freelance film critic and hardcore cinephile.

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REVIEWS

Medeas – Venice 70 Orizzonti

A new approach of the myth of Medea set in the rural countryside of the Southern California, by Andrea Pallaoro.

Tharlo – Venice 72 Orizzonti

Pema Tseden depicts through a visually immaculate and lyrical slow burning film, how rough is to search for your own inner hidden identity.

Theeb (ذيب) – Venice 71 Orizzonti

A visually impressive and highly emotional coming-of-age film by Naji Abu Nowar, set in the Jordanian desert just before the Arab Revolt. Orizzonti Award for Best Director at the 71st Venice Film Festival.

Le Magnifique (The Magnificent, 1973)

The instant cult French espionage parody by Philippe de Broca with Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jacqueline Bisset.

The Look of Silence – Venice 71

Joshua Oppenheimer's second strikingly profound and captivating documentary looks straight into the horror of Indonesia’s hidden past.

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Medeas – Venice 70 Orizzonti

Tharlo – Venice 72 Orizzonti

Theeb (ذيب) – Venice 71 Orizzonti

Le Magnifique (The Magnificent, 1973)

The Look of Silence – Venice 71

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