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.
French cinema
Dossier 137 by Dominik Moll
A review of Dossier 137 by Dominik Moll. While the script is impressively balanced, and Léa Drucker is perfect in the leading role, the film is not that cinematic..
Partir un jour
A review of the Cannes opening film Partir un jour (Leave One Day, which is the worst opening film in living memory.
The Ice Tower by Lucile Hadžihalilović
A review of The Ice Tower by Lucile Hadžihalilović. The film premiered in the 2025 Berlinale Competition.
Semaine de la Critique 2025
A rundown of the films selected for the Semaine de la Critique 2025. 11 films first or sophomore films will be presented with 7 in the competition.
Berlinale 2025 Selections
A rundown of the films selected for the Berlinale 2025 Competition and Perspectives section with some personal comments.