Anat Goldstein
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From Cannes: ‘Bitter Christmas’ Is a Little Too on the Nose
The film constructs a clever loophole for mediocrity.
From Cannes: ‘All of a Sudden’ Brilliantly Portrays Friendship, Love, and Agency
The film’s philosophical exploration of the beauty and ephemerality of life is exceptionally well-written.
From Cannes: ‘The End of It’ Is Morbid, Existential, and Comedic
Set in a future timeline where technology has unlocked the secret to eternal youth, the film contemplates how humans evolve without the threat of death.
From Cannes: ‘The Man I Love’ Lets Its Emotion Speak for Itself
The film covers the AIDS crisis without mentioning the illness once, guiding the audience solely through its core personalities and relationships.
From Cannes: ‘De Gaulle: Résistance’ Is Inspiring But Unoriginal
The film feels less like a fresh piece of cinema and more like an object of national pride.
From Cannes: ‘Another Day’ Is Brutally Honest But Ultimately Optimistic
"Another Day" spans eight years in the life of struggling actress Garance, following her love life, career, and growing addiction to alcohol.
From Cannes: ‘Diamond’ Is a Cheap Holmesian Whodunit
Slow pacing and uninspired writing leave “Diamond” a disappointingly mediocre crime drama.
From Cannes: ‘Fatherland’ Earns Its Pretentious Qualities
Set in Germany during the Cold War, “Fatherland” follows the true story of Nobel Laureate and novelist Thomas Mann who goes on a road trip with his daughter, Erika.
From Cannes: ‘Fjord’ Ponders the Limits of Freedom
“Fjord” examines the domestic life of the Gheorghius, a Romanian evangelical family of seven that moves to Norway.
From Cannes: ‘Paper Tiger’ Chooses Style Over Substance
“Paper Tiger” is a film constantly on the verge of becoming something deeply affecting.