Documenting the Afterlife: Carol Salter’s ‘Almost Heaven’
“Even death can become tedious when one deals with it every day.”
Framing the Breakdown: Visual Psychosis in Lucrecia Martel’s ‘The Headless Woman’
“Martel’s film is an absolute masterpiece in visual symbolism and deserves to be seen on that basis alone.”
London Film Festival Review: Rungano Nyoni’s ‘I Am Not a Witch’
“Shot beautifully, with an imposing yet wholly appropriate classical soundtrack to match, ‘I Am Not a Witch’ is worth the watch.”
Spectatorship and the Camera: Sophie Hyde’s ’52 Tuesdays’
“With a masterful sense of direction, ’52 Tuesdays’ triumphs by turning the camera around to create a self-reflexive and unique film.”
Why We Make Films: On Kirsten Johnson’s ‘Cameraperson’
“‘Cameraperson’ is about genuine human connections, about the elements that connect us all, regardless of culture, geography, race or language.”