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Entries in Islands (2)

Monday
Feb172025

Berlinale 75: Islands, Reflection in a Dead Diamond, and Köln 75

by Elisa Giudici

 

Three more reviews for you from the 75th edition of the Berlin Film Festival, all of them successful films, too. 

KÖLN 75 by Ido Fluk (Belgium/Poland/Germany)

The word that best describes this film is energetic. While it firmly belongs to a well-trodden genre, Köln 75 immediately stands out for the sheer force and irresistible vitality of its young protagonist. That energy pulses through this fast-paced, sharp-witted musical biopic, which engages directly with its audience, frequently breaking the fourth wall to recount a remarkable yet nearly unthinkable chapter of 1970s music history.

The film centers on the legendary Köln Concert, Keith Jarrett’s solo performance that would later become an iconic album. What makes the story feel so fresh, though, is its unexpected perspective...

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Saturday
Feb192022

Canadian Screen Awards Nominations

by Nathaniel R

Nominations have been announced for the annual Canadian Screen Awards (formerly known as the Genies for film, and Geminis for TV).

Best Motion Picture  

  • DRUNKEN BIRDS (6 nominations) - a Mexican man tries to find a lost love in Montréal
  • NIGHT OF THE KINGS (2 nominations) - In the Ivory Coast's most dangerous prison, a new convict tries to survive the night by entertaining the prisoners with a story. [Streaming on Hulu]
  • NIGHT RAIDERS  (11 nominations) - a mom joins a vigilante group to rescue her daughter [Available to rent online]
  • SCARBOROUGH (11 nominations) - three poor children become friends
  • WILDHOOD  (6 nominations) - a two-spirit teen runs away from home in this LGBTQ coming of age film.

Full list of nominees and a few comments after the jump...

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