It Was Just an Accident by Jafar Panahi
A review of It Was Just an Accident. Jafar Panahi’s latest film, which, inexplicably, won the Palme d’Or in Cannes 2025. #Cannes2025
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Sirát by Óliver Laxe
A review of Sirát: the fourth film by Óliver Laxe, and one of the best films of this year’s Cannes competition. Highly recommended. #Sirát #Laxe #Cannes2025
The Secret Agent by Kleber Mendonça Filho
A review of The Secret Agent (O agente secreto) by Kleber Mendonça Filho. The best film of the Cannes Film Festival. A triumph on every level. #Braziliancinema
The Cannes Awards 2025
A rundown of the Cannes Awards 2025 with some disapproving comments. Also, a few approving ones. #Cannes2025
Sentimental Value Joachim Trier
A review of Sentimental Value by Joakim Trier. The film is Sentimental, but has little real value. Trite and portentous, it is bound to be a hit, not least in the US.
Alpha by Julia Ducournau
A review of Alpha, Julia Ducornau’s misguided follow-up to the Palme d’Or winner Titane 2021. Not even her fans liked this one.