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The Mother of All Lies / Kadib Abyad: Cannes Film Festival 2023 Review

Year: 2023 Runtime: 86 minutes Writer/director: Asmae El Moudir By Sarah Manvel In the clips of all the “Un Certain Regard” films that ran in the opening and closing ceremonies at the Cannes Film Festival, the one from “The Mother of All Lies”(2023) was of the director, hiding behind a lace curtain, her makeup smeared, as she argued with her grandmother Zahra as to whether … Continue reading The Mother of All Lies / Kadib Abyad: Cannes Film Festival 2023 Review

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Retrospective: Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975)

Film critic Calum Cooper writes a retrospective piece on Sight & Sound’s newest greatest film of all time, Chantal Akerman’s Jeanne Dielman. Continue reading Retrospective: Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975)

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Top 15 Female-Directed Films of 2020 #5-#1

The moment of truth is upon us! Here are the top 5 films of our list. Enjoy! 5. Never Rarely Sometimes Always By: Bianca Garner 2020 has been the year of the female filmmaker. There have been many female-directed films that have impressed me, such as “Nomadland,” “The Assistant,” and “First Cow,” all of which made a lasting impression. However, I’ve found myself repeatedly returning … Continue reading Top 15 Female-Directed Films of 2020 #5-#1

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Top 15 female-directed films of 2020 #10-6

We’re back with the next five films of our top 15 list. Enjoy! 10. Yes, God, Yes By Morgan Roberts In Karen Maine’s “Yes, God, Yes” (2020), one young woman’s journey with sexuality and exploring her body autonomy, Alice (Natalia Dyer) could be any young woman who pays close attention to a certain car scene in “Titanic.” While attempting to understand her sexual desires, Alice … Continue reading Top 15 female-directed films of 2020 #10-6

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Top 15 female-directed films 2020 #15-11

It’s the time of year where the In Their Own League team has come together to pick our top 15 female directed films of 2020. There’s no question that 2020 was an exceptional year for female filmmakers and we’re proud to initiate Women’s History Month by recognizing these extraordinary filmmakers and the films they’ve created. Here are the first five films on our list (#15-11), … Continue reading Top 15 female-directed films 2020 #15-11

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