Suntan – Jerusalem 33
Argyris Papadimitropoulos’ third feature film is a bleak and bittersweet cul-de-sac set under the glaring Aegean sun.
CategoryComedy
Hrútar (Rams) – Thessaloniki 56
Grímur Hákonarson creates a wry subtle tragicomedy set in the rural Icelandic landscape that feels exceptionally heart-warming while touches the verges of melancholic sarcasm. Golden Alexander at the 56th Thessaloniki Film Festival.
Chevalier – Sarajevo 21
Athina Rachel Tsangari tries to find Who’s the Best in General with a deadpan odd satire that dismantles masculinity and makes Greek Weird Wave to go feel-good. Special Jury Mention at the 21st Sarajevo Film Festival.
Love, Theft and Other Entanglements – Berlinale 65 Panorama
A simple story of a simple anti-hero who tries to fix his almost destined troubled life in Palestine. Debut feature film by Muayad Alayan.
Turist (Force Majeure, 2014)
Ruben Östlund dismantles the nuclear perfect iconic family as the predominant father figure fails to support his socially imposed gender role.
La Vénus à la Fourrure (Venus in Fur, 2013)
Roman Polanski offers a revamped verbose sadomasochistic experience that manipulates Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner and his audience.
Konec Agenta W4C (The End of Agent W4C, 1967)
Václav Vorlíček created the first Czechoslovak absurd bond-esque espionage parody that still holds its cult status.
Kreditis Limiti (Line of Credit) – Venice 71 Orizzonti
Salomé Alexi is dealing with the sensitive issue of financial crisis in the post-Soviet Georgian society seen from a female point of view.
Artă (Art) – Venice 71 Orizzonti
A sharp reenacted mockumentary by Adrian Sitaru, that watches from a humorous perspective the rightfulness to abuse people for the sake of art.
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence – Venice 71
The best finale to Roy Andersson's witty and extremely unpredictable existentialistic Living Trilogy. Golden Lion at the 71st Venice Film Festival.
The President – Venice 71 Orizzonti
An allegorical political satire by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, that despite the initial absurdity becomes predictable and didactic in a simplistic way.
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.