Category: FILM
Scala!!! A Film Tribute to a Legendary Cinema
Scala!!! is a loving, eccentric tribute to one of London’s most infamous cinemas—a place where cult classics, queer cinema, and underground films found a home in the heart of King’s Cross. This documentary captures the wild energy, sense of community, and cultural significance of a venue that shaped a generation of cinephiles, artists, and outsiders.
Homecoming, a Sami documentary at TIFF
At this year’s TIFF, Homecoming and A Road to a Village stood out not just for their storytelling, but for the worlds they revealed. From the sacred repatriation of Sámi artifacts to the quiet unraveling of a Nepalese village under the weight of modernization, both films confront the hidden costs of history and progress—and leave us transformed for having witnessed them.
Sundance 2023
Sundance 2023 reaffirmed its place as a sanctuary for bold, independent cinema. From intimate portraits of resilience to searing political documentaries and vibrant cultural reflections, this year’s festival showcased a diverse range of stories — many from voices too often unheard. These are the films that stood out.
Stranger at the Gate
Stranger at the Gate tells the true story of a former U.S. Marine who planned a deadly attack on a mosque—only to be transformed by the compassion of the very people he sought to kill. Directed by Joshua Seftel, this gripping short documentary explores radicalization, redemption, and the power of human connection to heal even the most broken lives.
Restriction is the Mother of Invention
This piece tells the important and fascinating story of Sophia Duleep Singh, an Indian princess who was both a prominent suffragette in the UK and god-daughter to Queen Victoria, in an engaging and impressively innovative way.
Ulysses
A play about the publishing of James Joyce’s Ulysses which examines the relationships between James Joyce, Sylvia Beach, Adrienne Monnier and Nora Joyce.
L’AFFAIRE O. J. SIMPSON
Dans “O.J.: Made in America”, Ezra Edelman dévoile la trajectoire vertigineuse d’O.J. Simpson — héros national devenu symbole de fracture raciale. Entre ascension fulgurante, violence conjugale, meurtre, acquittement controversé et chute finale, le documentaire interroge un système judiciaire incapable de rendre une justice équitable et met à nu une Amérique déchirée entre mémoire, identité et colère sociale.
La sagesse de la pieuvre – l’émerveillement
Un superbe documentaire disponible sur la plateforme Netflix montre la richesse et la fragilité de notre environnement à travers le lien entre un plongeur et une pieuvre.