Trương Minh Quý’s ‘Việt and Nam’: A Deep Dive into Memory, Desire, and Vietnam’s Enduring Landscape July 15, 2026 Trương Minh Quý’s 2024 cinematic offering, "Việt and Nam" (original Vietnamese "Trong Lòng Đất"), emerges as a profound exploration of love, loss, and the… Continue Reading
Do You Love Me: Lana Daher’s Debut Explores Lebanon’s Fractured Memory and Enduring Spirit July 14, 2026 Lana Daher’s debut feature, Do You Love Me (2026), stands as a powerful and deeply personal exploration of Lebanon’s intricate cultural memory. The 76-minute… Continue Reading
Carla Simón Explores Personal History and Memory in Her Latest Feature Film Romería Following Its Acclaimed Debut at the 78th Cannes Film Festival June 26, 2026 The 2025 drama film Romería, written and directed by the celebrated Spanish filmmaker Carla Simón, has emerged as a significant touchstone in contemporary European… Continue Reading
Taiwan International Documentary Festival’s 15th Edition Explores Identity, Memory, and Resilience in Asian Nonfiction Cinema June 18, 2026 The 15th Taiwan International Documentary Festival (TIDF), held this May, served as a crucial platform for exploring the intricate tapestry of political nonfiction cinema… Continue Reading
The Vampire Lestat: Navigating Memory, Manipulation, and the Shifting Sands of Narrative June 16, 2026 The intricate tapestry of "The Vampire Lestat," particularly in its second episode, demands a meticulous approach to comprehension, often requiring multiple viewings to fully… Continue Reading
Prapat Jiwarangsan’s ‘Parasite Family’ Explores Thai History, Memory, and Power Dynamics at Vienna Shorts May 30, 2026 Prapat Jiwarangsan, a prominent visual artist and director hailing from Thailand, recently garnered significant attention with his short film, "Parasite Family," screened at the… Continue Reading
Fairyland: A Sisterhood of Filmmakers Navigates Memory, Loss, and the Enduring Power of Family May 28, 2026 When Sofia Coppola logs on to our video call, her friend and fellow filmmaker Andrew Durham, whose directorial debut, Fairyland, she has produced, is… Continue Reading
Chie Hayakawa’s ‘Renoir’ Explores Personal Memory and International Collaboration Following Cannes Premiere May 27, 2026 Following the significant international acclaim garnered by her debut feature, Plan 75, Japanese director Chie Hayakawa returns with her sophomore film, Renoir, a profoundly… Continue Reading
Linka Linka: Kangdrun’s Debut Feature Explores Memory, Identity, and Modern Lhasa April 13, 2026 Filmmaker Kangdrun’s debut feature, "Linka Linka," has emerged as a significant cinematic work, garnering international attention for its intricate narrative, nuanced character portrayals, and… Continue Reading
CPH:DOX 2025: A Global Lens on Conflict, Memory, and Emerging Futures March 31, 2026 The 2025 edition of CPH:DOX, Copenhagen’s premier international documentary film festival, opened with Facing War, a poignant documentary offering a rare glimpse into the… Continue Reading
