Coming-of-age stories often cling to the notion that growth is a clean arc: a lesson learned, a heartbreak endured, and…
Browsing: World Cinema
Rohan Parashuram Kanawade’s feature debut “Sabar Bonda” is a same-sex romance set over a period of 10 days and against…
In Jessica J. Rowlands’ directorial debut “Rise,” there’s a quiet certainty to every frame. It’s as if the story was…
In “Sabar Bonda,” Anand (Bhushaan Manoj), who hasn’t visited his village since moving to the city and is only known…
The first Portuguese film to win the coveted ‘Audience Award’ at the Austin Film Festival, filmmaker Antonio Sequeira’s “Autumn” takes…
“23 (Iravai Moodu)” by Raj R is a bold, realistic film highlighting deep-rooted social injustices in Andhra Pradesh through tragic…
Less than a week before the Filipino public once again marches to the polls, it’s hard not to recall a…
“Milk,” Rice, and the Blood” is an experimental indie Hindi film written and directed by Saurabh Doke. It’s a revenge…
In her upcoming movie, the Bollywood biopic “Costao”—which will be releasing on the Zee5 Global streaming platform on May 1—actress…
“Costao” begins with a voiceover by Marissa, the titular character’s young daughter. This voiceover adds an element of innocence and…