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In “Sauna Day,” a group of men unwind in a sauna after a grueling workday, their conversation minimal. As the heat intensifies and the steam hisses, most of them leave, leaving only two behind. One of the men uses a bundle of herbs to strike the other’s back. The camera lingers, capturing the intensity and pleasure of this ritual, culminating in their immersion in a local stream, where they find

At its heart, Gloria! is a feel-good film. Strip away its 19th-century Venetian orphanage setting, and what remains is a familiar narrative: a group of teenagers uniting to overcome a corrupt system, a tyrannical leader, a male-dominated environment, and personal obstacles. Along the way, they discover their voices (one quite literally), gain creative and personal freedom, and even find love.
What sets Gloria! apart is its basis in truth.

Set against the backdrop of an ongoing occupation, No Other Land is a gripping documentary whose power lies in its simplicity, honesty, and unflinching realism. The film avoids any sense of manipulation or over-dramatization, delivering a genuine portrayal of life in Masafer Yatta, a region in the southern West Bank.
Masafer Yatta is home to 12 small villages where families live modest, cooperative lives, raising animals and farming the

Movie Title: Sleeping With A Tiger Foreign Title: Mit einem Tiger schlafen Year: 2024 Country: Austria Language: In German, English and French with English subtitles Directors: Anja Salomonowitz Awards: German Screen Actors Award 2024 Nominee DSP Award Best Leading Role (Beste Hauptrolle) Birgit Minichmayr A biopic, typically strives to capture the essence of a prominent figure’s life, highlighting the key moments that shaped their journey. However, sleeping with a Tiger,

Movie Title : When We lost To The Germans Foreign Film Title:Toen we van de Duitsers verloren Year: 2023 Country: Netherlands Language: In Dutch with English subtitles Directors: Guido van Driel Coming-of-age films can be challenging to watch and even more difficult to review. They often need to strike a delicate balance: tapping into universal emotions that resonate with audiences everywhere while also weaving in deeply personal narratives tied to