The New York Times – Film:
“Saint Omer” borrows details from a case of infanticide in France, which the director found raised profound but very personal issues.
Category: Saint Omer (Movie)
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‘Saint Omer’ Review: The Trials of Motherhood
The New York Times – Film:
A real-life case of infanticide is the basis of Alice Diop’s rigorous and wrenching courtroom drama.
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When the Camera Can’t Turn Away, These Women Force Us to Listen
The New York Times – Film:
Films as different as the biopic “Till” and the thriller “Resurrection” use lengthy monologues to give female characters the chance to truly be heard.
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The New York Film Festival: Movies for Art’s Sake
The New York Times – Film:
In “Tár,” “Showing Up” and other selections, the annual event makes the case for big-screen aesthetics and large-scale ambitions.