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From Cannes: ‘Victorian Psycho’ Is a Hilarious Historical Thriller

By Dzifa A. Ackuayi  • 

Zachary Wigon's gothic horror is a change of pace from Cannes' slew of dramas.


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From Cannes: ‘Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep’ Beautifully Explores Women’s Sacrifice

By Dzifa A. Ackuayi  • 

Rakan Mayasi’s first feature is a raw and poetic critique of the nature of revenge.


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From Cannes: ‘Lucy Lost’ Is a Tender Tale of Love and Belonging

By Dzifa A. Ackuayi  • 

Tackling the world’s harshness through a tender children’s story, Olivier Clert’s animated feature is a quiet triumph.


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From Cannes: ‘The Beloved’ Is Tense But Not Much More

By Dzifa A. Ackuayi  • 

Despite its compelling father-daughter relationship, the film is unable to find the right balance of subtlety.


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From Cannes: ‘Hope’ Is a Hilarious and Action-Packed Thriller

By Dzifa A. Ackuayi  • 

Cutting through Cannes' large selection of quiet dramas, “Hope” brings the action and the laughs to the Palais.


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From Cannes: ‘Coward’ Is an Unexpected Tale of Love and Bravery

By Dzifa A. Ackuayi  • 

What sets “Coward” apart is the excellent performances by Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne, joint winners of the Cannes Award for Best Actor.


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From Cannes: ‘Dora’ Is a Captivating Reimagining of Freud’s Research

By Dzifa A. Ackuayi  • 

Written and directed by July Jung, “Dora” reveals the healing and harming power of human connection.


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From Cannes: ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ Is a Vibrant Reconnection With the Harlem Renaissance

By Dzifa A. Ackuayi  • 

The documentary captures over three hours of conversation, critique, and laughter between some of the Harlem Renaissance’s most prominent figures.


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From Cannes: ‘Minotaur’ Tackles Big Conflict Through Quiet Life

By Dzifa A. Ackuayi  • 

Winner of the Grand Prix, Andrey Zvyagintsev’s “Minotaur” brings a new perspective to the Russo-Ukrainian War.


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From Cannes: ‘The Black Ball’ Is a Bold and Explosive Tale of Love and War

By Dzifa A. Ackuayi  • 

Every part of “The Black Ball” feels like intricate poetry.

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