Cannes Film Festival 2023 to Feature FilmmakerFocus’s Movie Reviews

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Cannes Film Festival 2023 to Feature FilmmakerFocus’s Movie Reviews

The Cannes Film Festival is in full swing, and FilmmakerFocus is on the ground to bring you all the latest reviews from the fest. From the opening-night movie Jeanne du Barry to the coveted Palme d’Or winner Triangle of Sadness, we’ve got you covered. Check out our compilation of reviews below, and keep checking back as we add more.

First up in the competition section is Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s latest film, which offers fans another opportunity to slip into his world and subside for a while into the life of the mind. It’s not an easy ride, but with three-plus hours of dense dialogue, it’s certainly a rewarding one.

In the Un Certain Regard section, Thomas Cailley’s spellbinding magic-realist fable The Animal Kingdom is a testament to his masterful storytelling. It can be enjoyed at face value, but dig a bit deeper and its rich and strange barrage of images and ideas just becomes more and more remarkable and compelling over time.

Wim Wenders’ Anselm is a must-see in 3D, reminding viewers of the thrill of being in the presence of great art. And in the competition section, Ramata-Toulaye Sy’s beautifully realized production is a feast for the senses, while Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire’s Black Flies serves as a reminder of how screwed up America can be.

Finally, Sahra Mani’s documentary about women in Afghanistan may not be able to effect change in the country, but it will help ensure their ordeal is not forgotten. And in Jessica Hausner’s film, there is a great deal to admire, but you can’t help but long for her story to…Get ready to be transported to new and exciting worlds with these incredible films! From the gripping drama of Fallen Leaves to the seductive thrills of Firebrand, there’s something for everyone. And don’t miss out on the powerful coming-of-age story in Homecoming, or the tense exploration of teenage desires in Monster. Plus, with legendary directors like Martin Scorsese and Todd Haynes at the helm, you know you’re in for a cinematic treat. So sit back, relax, and let these films take you on a journey you’ll never forget!Get ready to be transported to a version of Australia’s founding story with characters that are all broken in their own way. Director Steve McQueen approaches this with broad compassion and a deep understanding of identity. This is just one of the many special screenings you won’t want to miss.

In a new era where few people with direct experience of the atrocities of WWII and the Holocaust remain alive, we need a new way of preserving memory and cautioning against a repetition of crimes against humanity driven by a racist ideology. That’s where Occupied City comes in – a film that will leave you with a new perspective on the past and the present.

Pedro Almodóvar’s Strange Way of Life is a twist on classic films by John Ford, Howard Hawks, John Sturges, Anthony Mann, Raoul Walsh, and Sam Peckinpah. This 73-year-old fanboy has given us something we would never find in any of their classics.

Vincent Must Die is a metaphor for office politics and an allegory for the internecine nature of social media. It’s a joyfully absurdist tale of everyday alienation writ large.

Wang Bing’s Youth explores the connections and culture that can develop among people thrown together in arduous circumstances. It may make you deeply skeptical next time you go shopping and spot a Made in China jacket selling for a suspiciously cheap price.

Holocaust movies are virtually a genre of their own, but The Zone of Interest takes a different approach. Without any visuals of violence and suffering, it still manages to be just as harrowing and frightening, maybe even more. This film will haunt you long after seeing it. Don’t miss it in the competition section.

Lily Winters

Lily, a film studies major at NYU, developed a fascination for avant-garde and experimental cinema during her time living in the vibrant art scene of Brooklyn. Her articles explore the intersection of art and film, celebrating boundary-pushing filmmakers and emerging visual styles.

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