The New York Times – Film:
This documentary about the veteran broadcast journalist Ravish Kumar is less an inspiring tale than a wake-up call for India.
Author: Devika Girish
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Five International Movies to Stream Now
The New York Times – Film:
This month’s picks include a visually stunning documentary about garbage, a lesbian comedy from Spain, a drama about a Bollywood-obsessed teen in 1980s Afghanistan and more.
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‘Anthem’ Review: Flying High
The New York Times – Music:
In this naïve, nostalgic documentary, a pair of musicians go on a road trip with the ambitious mission of creating a new national anthem.
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‘The Stroll’ Review: Telling Their Own Stories
The New York Times – Film:
In this documentary, transgender sex workers speak for themselves without sanitizing or sensationalizing their experiences.
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‘Users’ Review: Brave New World
The New York Times – Film:
In this documentary, the artist Natalia Almada explores both the terrors and wonders of technological progress.
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Five International Movies to Stream Now
The New York Times – Film:
This month’s picks include a Spanish drama starring Penélope Cruz, a campy French feminist comedy, a ’90s-set coming-of-age film from the Philippines and more.
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‘Winter Boy’ Review: Lost and Found
The New York Times – Film:
In this French drama about a teenager grappling with grief, a winning cast rises above a heavy-handed script.
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‘Trenque Lauquen’ Review: Lose Yourself
The New York Times – Film:
This sprawling Argentine film, about a missing botanist, finds liberation in being lost — and treats mystery as an end in itself, not just as a road to revelation.