Béla Tarr: The Turin Horse (2011)
What happened to the horse Nietzshe embraced in 1889? A Beckettian grind. Tarr's first in four years, since The Man from London (NYFF 2007), and he says it will be his last.
Béla Tarr: The Turin Horse (2011)
What happened to the horse Nietzshe embraced in 1889? A Beckettian grind. Tarr's first in four years, since The Man from London (NYFF 2007), and he says it will be his last.
Abel Ferrara: 4:44 Last Day on Earth (2011)
It's an eco-disaster that is bringing the planet and us to a sudden end. Exactly how, isn't made clear in this film about making peace with loved ones before the apocalypse -- which looks pretty flimsy compared to Lars von Trier's powerful depiction of planetary doom in Part II of his Melancholia.
Gerardo Naranjo: Miss Bala (2011)
Peter Debruge of Variety calls this a "blistering firecracker." But it is enveloping and sad. Through a distinctive style of long, virtuoso takes, it depicts the drug wars in Mexico from the point of a beauty pageant contestant who becomes unwittingly drawn into them.
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Roman Polanski: Carnage (2011)
A film version of the Yasmina Reza play with a new all-star film cast of John C. Reilly, Jodie Foster, Christoph Waltz and Kate Winslet. Polanski's direction is well-modulated to build to the desired crescendo as the two polite couples gradually reveal their true hostilities, and the whole production is elegant and seamless. The gala opening night presentation of the NYFF.
You`re giving us fine refreshment Chris.
Jealous as hell you are seeing these films. (and relaying their content in fine style)
Kaurismaki, Tarr, Trier, Scorsese, Ferrara, Nick Ray- AWESOME choices.
"Set the controls for the heart of the Sun" - Pink Floyd
Enjoy the reviews, and watch for some new names. Gerardo Naranjo is one. Probably Alice Rorhrwacher is another, so far.
Asghar Farhadi: A Separation (2011)
A tangled web of accusations and lies. Winner of the big prize at Berlin, included in a raft of international film festivals and released in a dozen countries. Perhaps the quintessential Iranian film, and starting with the frustrated desire to leave the country.
Naranjo is indeed a new name relative to the fillmmakers Johann mentions in the post that preceded the above quote. But I want to point out to readers that Naranjo is not a new name to you. One may say you've championed his work in this forums before, a testament of your dedicated, detailed coverage of festivals and new releases.We thank you.Originally Posted by Chris Knipp
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