Patriarchal Beats
vonAnatomy of a Fall critiques patriarchy, exposing how women who defy traditional gender roles are vilified, forcing the audience to confront their biases.
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Hans Castorp in den Japanischen Alpen
vonKann man problematische Filme durch wissenschaftliche Analyse ›retten‹? Über den Bezug von Hayao Miyazakis Wie der Wind sich hebt zu Thomas Manns Der Zauberberg.
Lost Ladies Finding Voices
vonA stirring movie on feminist empowerment in the villages of India, where the movement is humorously sparked by patriarchy making a mistake.
Love and Resilience
vonThe novel It Ends With Us explores love, resilience, and the complexities of relationships, highlighting the strength needed to overcome life’s most painful challenges.
Gold Without Glitter
vonUsing the names of characters to create intrigue does not work because they appear only in short-clip like scenes, therefore denying likeability.
Gesänge vom Lager
vonRP Kahl verfilmt Peter Weiss’ Drama Die Ermittlung, das vom 1. Frankfurter Auschwitzprozess handelt. Ein schwerer, niederschlagender, anstrengender, aber sehr gut gemachter Film.
Avant-Garde Cinema Meets Victorian Reflections
vonLanthimos’s Poor Things explores identity and societal constraints through a visually striking lens, challenging viewers to reconsider normalcy and human nature.
Life Itself: »Perfect Days«
vonWenders’ »Perfect Days« shows the reality by giving screen time to lonely characters who struggle daily yet have no one to turn to.
›Dune‹: From Book to Screen Epic
vonThe cinematic journey of ›Dune‹, from Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel to Denis Villeneuve’s adaptations, highlights its enduring cultural impact and timeless storytelling.
Und Schnitt!
vonG. W. Pabst, Meister des Filmschnitts, wird in Daniel Kehlmanns Lichtspiel selbst Teil eines Kunstwerks, das aus verschiedensten Arten von Schnipseln elegant zusammengesetzt ist.