Dzifa A. Ackuayi
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From Cannes: ‘Victorian Psycho’ Is a Hilarious Historical Thriller
Zachary Wigon's gothic horror is a change of pace from Cannes' slew of dramas.
From Cannes: ‘Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep’ Beautifully Explores Women’s Sacrifice
Rakan Mayasi’s first feature is a raw and poetic critique of the nature of revenge.
From Cannes: ‘Lucy Lost’ Is a Tender Tale of Love and Belonging
Tackling the world’s harshness through a tender children’s story, Olivier Clert’s animated feature is a quiet triumph.
From Cannes: ‘The Beloved’ Is Tense But Not Much More
Despite its compelling father-daughter relationship, the film is unable to find the right balance of subtlety.
From Cannes: ‘Hope’ Is a Hilarious and Action-Packed Thriller
Cutting through Cannes' large selection of quiet dramas, “Hope” brings the action and the laughs to the Palais.
From Cannes: ‘Coward’ Is an Unexpected Tale of Love and Bravery
What sets “Coward” apart is the excellent performances by Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne, joint winners of the Cannes Award for Best Actor.
From Cannes: ‘Dora’ Is a Captivating Reimagining of Freud’s Research
Written and directed by July Jung, “Dora” reveals the healing and harming power of human connection.
From Cannes: ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ Is a Vibrant Reconnection With the Harlem Renaissance
The documentary captures over three hours of conversation, critique, and laughter between some of the Harlem Renaissance’s most prominent figures.
From Cannes: ‘Minotaur’ Tackles Big Conflict Through Quiet Life
Winner of the Grand Prix, Andrey Zvyagintsev’s “Minotaur” brings a new perspective to the Russo-Ukrainian War.
From Cannes: ‘The Black Ball’ Is a Bold and Explosive Tale of Love and War
Every part of “The Black Ball” feels like intricate poetry.