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Distinctive 2014 debuts

Five films that their innovative ways of narrative and their original realistic stories made them the most distinctive debut feature films of 2014.

Drama, Thriller, Venice 2014

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.

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Algunas Chicas (Some Girls) – Venice 70 Orizzonti

A rather obscure and off beat thriller by Santiago Palavecino that is set contemporarily in dream and reality.

Pisma Myortvogo Cheloveka (Letters from a Dead Man, 1986)

Konstantin Lopushansky re-creates the post-apocalyptic terror of a nuclear disaster on Chernobyl's aftermath as a Stalker's flip-side.

Magdanas Lurja (Magdana’s Donkey, 1955)

The debut film by Tengiz Abuladze and Rezo Chkheidze is a rural period neorealistic drama set in 19th century Georgia.

Wednesday, May 9 – Venice 72 Orizzonti

In his debut film, Vahid Jalilvand is looking for humanitarian solidarity in today’s Iranian society through the private realistic stories of two women in need.

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.

TagNaji Abu Nowar

Distinctive 2014 debuts

Theeb (ذيب) – Venice 71 Orizzonti

Algunas Chicas (Some Girls) – Venice 70 Orizzonti

Pisma Myortvogo Cheloveka (Letters from a Dead Man, 1986)

Magdanas Lurja (Magdana’s Donkey, 1955)

Wednesday, May 9 – Venice 72 Orizzonti

Ixcanul Volcano – Berlinale 65

John Cassavetes: I am here and I don’t know why

Jodorowsky’s Endless Dream

I don’t like the word success

Je vais au cinéma…

A cinephile’s wish