A Private Life

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Last November, I found myself wandering the enchanting streets of Paris, swept up in the city’s charm and energy. Everywhere I turned β€” at metro stations, along grand boulevards, in the windows of cafΓ©s β€” I saw striking posters for a film called A Private Life. The film was playing in theaters all over town, and the name Jodie Foster stood out in bold … Continue reading A Private Life

The History of Sound

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Director Oliver Hermanus makes a bold statement from the very first frame of The History of Sound. The opening credits unfold in complete silence β€” a striking choice that immediately draws the viewer in. This moment sets the tone for a film in which sound β€” or the absence of it β€” holds as much meaning as the visuals. It’s a deliberate and decisive … Continue reading The History of Sound