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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Three Windows and a Hanging (Tri Dritare dhe një Varje) – Sarajevo 20

Isa Quosja directs a slow burning drama that is dealing with one of the most delicate and tabu issues in modern post-war Kosovo.

Mary is Happy, Mary is Happy – Venice 70 Biennale College

Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit creates a truly innovative experimental films set in our digital world. What could happen if a Twitter account feed becomes real?

Ixcanul Volcano – Berlinale 65

A low key coming-of-age drama that stands between the local Mayan traditions and their bleak impoverished lives. Debut feature film by Jayro Bustamante.

Eastern Boys – Venice 70 Orizzonti

A highly narrative dramatic - romantic film by by Robin Campillo dealing with male prostitution and the trafficking of boys from the Eastern Europe in France. Winner of 70th Venice Orizzonti section.

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.

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Three Windows and a Hanging (Tri Dritare dhe një Varje) – Sarajevo 20

Mary is Happy, Mary is Happy – Venice 70 Biennale College

Ixcanul Volcano – Berlinale 65

Eastern Boys – Venice 70 Orizzonti

Tharlo – Venice 72 Orizzonti

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Herz Frank on documentarists

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