2 December 2016. SULLY ***1/2 Remember the day in February 2009 when you heard about “the miracle on the Hudson”? About the pilot who safely landed a huge airliner in the Hudson river in Manhattan, with no casualties?! Well, that was Captain Chesley Sullenberger, a quiet, modest man with 42 years of flying experience, who became […]
Film: a racist fellow travels through France with a French/Arab rapper
TOUR DE FRANCE ***1/2 (vo French) There is no doubt that Gérard Depardieu is what the French call a “monstre sacré” – probably Frances’s greatest actor. He can portray anything and make it more than authentic. One could say he is the French Marlon Brando, both artistically and privately – superlative in one field, troubled […]
Film: a young Russian dancer who leaves for France
18 November 2016. POLINA – DANSER SA VIE *** (vo Russian, French) A young girl takes up ballet at the prestigious Bolshoi in Moscow, reluctantly at first, then with growing ardor thanks to a charismatic teacher. The mood is very Russian – grueling work, little gratification, dedicated parents. Polina perseveres, gets a chance to go to […]
FILMAR, Geneva’s Latin American film festival starts on 18 November
FILMAR Festival stands out from other film festivals held in Switzerland. It specializes in Latin American films – the global importance of films from this region cannot be overestimated. The festival will, to be held from 18 November to 4 December in both Geneva, as well as Ferney-Voltaire, St Julien en Genevois, Divonne and Versoix. […]
Film: The man who knew infinity – a poor indian genius who went to Cambridge
11 November 2016. THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY **** Traditional, poverty-stricken India in the early 20th century. A self-taught, mathematical genius who manages to be noticed and is finally invited by a renowned British scholar to Cambridge. The glorious history and halls of the hallowed university. Grey, cold England during WWI. A deep, mutual friendship and […]
Geneva international film festival Tous Ecrans: 4 – 12 November.
For you cinephiles out there, don’t miss the 9 days of the Tous Ecrans film fest which specializes in all forms of moving pictures from TV series, internet films and digital works to the large screen. This year’s offering is especially rich, featuring the latest works of such renowned film makers as Jim Jarmusch, Wim […]
Film: Snowden – based on true events
4 November 2016. SNOWDEN *** Multiple Oscar-winning writer, producer and director Oliver Stone has always searched for the soul and guilt of America in his many controversial films such as “JFK”; “Born on the Fourth of July”, “Platoon”, “Nixon”, “Natural Born Killers” and “Wall Street”. He manifests his love for his country by showing all its […]
Film: I, Daniel Blake – heart-wrenching winner of the Palme d’ Or
28 October 2016. I, DANIEL BLAKE ***1/2 This year’s Palme d’ Or winner at Cannes is one of the most heart-wrenching films you are likely to see. But it is worth your time and heartache, as it’s yet another fine social commentary from the esteemed English director, Ken Loach, who specializes in capturing and honoring the […]
Film: Immersive biopic about the famous French conservationist Jacques Cousteau
21 October 2016. L’ODYSSÉE **** (vo French) In a film that is both grandiose and personal, Jérôme Salle has created a touching and deeply immersive biopic about the famous French conservationist, Commandant Jacques Cousteau, his family and his heritage. The man was not an angel – but who is? He may have preferred one son to […]
Film: Deepwater Horizon – true story of worst and lengthiest oil spill in U.S. history
14 October 2016. DEEPWATER HORIZON *** A true story. A gigantic oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. The worst and lengthiest oil spill in U.S. history. 11 men killed. BP and Transocean as the greedy giants they were. And exceptional heroism under terrifying conditions. You wouldn’t be wrong if you took this for a Hollywood […]
