In the face of devastation, it’s often the smallest acts of defiance that leave the deepest impact. “Yalla Parkour,” Areeb…
Browsing: World Cinema
As a viewer, one of the film genres that draws me in are sports dramas weaving in sociopolitical issues. These…
The Białowieża Forest, a sprawling wilderness straddling the Polish-Belarusian border, is a place of ancient beauty. For Asia and Marek,…
Sareen Hairabedian’s “My Sweet Land” is a searing exploration of resilience, identity, and survival in a land perpetually on the…
“Calf,” directed and written by Jamie O’Rourke, is a deeply tense and unnerving film. That it is slow to explain…
There’s an almost primal satisfaction in watching someone’s carefully constructed life crumble under the weight of their own ambitions, especially…
What happens when the very systems meant to deliver justice and safety are themselves riddled with inequality and abuse? In…
Qualifying for the 2025 Oscars, Amir Zargara’s short “A Good Day Will Come” is both heartbreaking and necessary. It’s inspired…
“Don’t Cry, Butterfly” (Vietnamese: Mưa trên cánh bướm), the debut feature from Vietnamese filmmaker Duong Dieu Linh, is a film…
This interview has been edited for clarity. Short films have always been a place to foster big ideas, and Ashley…