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Cineuropa

Cineuropa is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Boyd van Hoeij, Elena Lazic, Grace Han, Kaleem Aftab, Laurence Boyce, Teresa Vena, Vladan Petkovic
Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
Sava (2021)

Vladan Petkovic

Despite a few... shortcomings, Sava runs smoothly, often dipping into a sort of magical whimsicality and nostalgia with Furlan's voice-over, partly written and partly improvised.
Posted Feb 1, 2022
2
Babysitter (2022)

Elena Lazic

The film gleefully circumvents all obvious didactic arguments about misogyny and men's role in the oppression of women by emphasising the lived-in experience of its characters.
Posted Jan 28, 2022
3
Klondike (2022)

Elena Lazic

Culminating in a doubly shocking final scene, Klondike is a matter-of-fact and angry film about a war seen from the inside.
Posted Jan 25, 2022
4
The Princess (2022)

Elena Lazic

The film is therefore also worthwhile for those who care little about Diana herself, as it shows the strange and fascinating interplay between the Royal Family and the general public.
Posted Jan 21, 2022
5
A Man and a Camera (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

The result is often incredibly infuriating, with its wayward aesthetic and pacing, but impossible to forget and leaves plenty of space for contemplation long after the end credits have rolled.
Posted Jan 6, 2022
6
Lada Kamenski (2018)

Vladan Petkovic

n the end, Lada Kamenski is quite a watchable little film, engaging and thought-provoking, but falling short of its own professed ambition - specifically in the thought department.
Posted Jan 5, 2022
7
Where Is Anne Frank (Où est Anne Frank !) (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

The superb animation Where Is Anne Frank by Ari Folman is a standout gem.
Posted Dec 10, 2021
8
The Power of the Dog (2021)

Elena Lazic

The Power of the Dog features stellar work from its entire cast, and tells a story more interesting than most star-driven films out there, but it also feels like a bit of a missed opportunity.
Posted Oct 22, 2021
9
Mirrors in the Dark (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

While the questions are fascinating and some of the answers are illuminating, such formalistic filmmaking requires a willing audience.
Posted Oct 22, 2021
10
Between Two Dawns (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

This is a strong debut from Nacar, whose interest lies in creating moral dilemmas and showing how those with power will do anything to retain their position, no matter the cost.
Posted Oct 1, 2021
11
Little Palestine: Diary of a Siege (2021)

Vladan Petkovic

Little Palestine is a difficult watch, but it is also a testament to the spirit of the besieged.
Posted Sep 29, 2021
12
The Gig is Up (2021)

Vladan Petkovic

Canadian director Shannon Walsh delivers an eye-opening investigative documentary on the gig economy.
Posted Sep 28, 2021
13
Summer Night (2019)

Vladan Petkovic

Even though it is a decidedly small, intimate affair, Summer Nights offers a singular viewing experience...
Posted Sep 28, 2021
14
A Thousand Fires (2021)

Vladan Petkovic

Segments allow the viewer to reflect on the meaning of parenthood and family, and it is striking how easy it is to feel for these people coming from a completely different civilisational background...
Posted Sep 28, 2021
15
Divas (2021)

Vladan Petkovic

This conversation between generations - and sexes - is one of the film's most interesting aspects, but Kőrösi carefully sticks to the boundary he has set by the camera, except when explicitly invited to cross it...
Posted Sep 28, 2021
16
The Elegy of Laurel (2021)

Vladan Petkovic

In his first feature, Montenegrin director Duan Kasalica shows enviable control in a scathing drama about a self-satisfied man.
Posted Sep 28, 2021
17
Sunny (Sanî/32) (2018)

Vladan Petkovic

The universality of Sunny really lies in this relatability to the protagonist, which is strengthened by the decision to focus on the facial expressions and body language of the interviewees as they ponder the survey questions...
Posted Sep 21, 2021
18
Otar's Death (2021)

Vladan Petkovic

Dimitri Dekanosidze's camera work is rich and creative, highlighting the urban-rural divide with opposing colour schemes amidst a wide range of exteriors and interiors.
Posted Sep 21, 2021
19
The Staffroom (2021)

Vladan Petkovic

Sonja Tarokić's feature debut is a master class in directing, with a strong social message and powerful emotion in a setting that represents a microcosm of Croatian society.
Posted Sep 21, 2021
20
As Far As I Can Walk (2021)

Vladan Petkovic

Serbian director Stefan Arsenijević is back with a surprising concept and an accomplished film telling the story of two African refugees looking for their place in Europe.
Posted Sep 21, 2021
21
Patchwork (2021)

Vladan Petkovic

The second feature by Cypriot director Petros Charalambous asks the potent, little-explored question: is a woman allowed to regret being a mother?
Posted Sep 21, 2021
22
Wild Roots (2021)

Vladan Petkovic

Hajni Kis' first feature is a small film with a big heart, making up for its conventional story and message with some excellent work with two wonderful non-professional actors
Posted Sep 21, 2021
23
You Resemble Me (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

Former journalist Dina Amer's You Resemble Me is tour-de-force filmmaking that defies conventions in its search for the truth about what makes us the people we are.
Posted Sep 16, 2021
24
Happening (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

Diwan concentrates on what happened, rather than creating a morality around it.
Posted Sep 9, 2021
25
Saving One Who Was Dead (2021)

Laurence Boyce

As the movie reaches an ambiguous conclusion, there's an air of Roy Andersson as it flirts with both theatricality and overt surrealism.
Posted Sep 8, 2021
26
The Card Counter (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

Schrader brings all of the themes together marvellously in a profound critique of the American psyche and the consequences of military action. The sexagenarian director's ace in the pack is a career-best performance by Isaac.
Posted Sep 3, 2021
27
At Full Throttle (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

The film is so well put together that even before the doc's startling finale and singsong, it's clear that Jaroslav has completely lost his way.
Posted Sep 2, 2021
28
Sisterhood (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

In telling this tale of toxic female friendships in the social-media age, Duma is aided by the sensitive and probing work of cinematographer Naum Doksevski as she creates a heart-breaking film.
Posted Sep 2, 2021
29
Two Ships (Martanské lode) (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

It's languid, but perseverance, for those not turned off by the protagonists' lack of gusto, will eventually provide an ending that is a pay-off for the first scene.
Posted Sep 2, 2021
30
Every Single Minute (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

Director Erika Hníková accomplishes quite a feat as she manages to film Michal and Lenka while remaining a passive observer.
Posted Sep 2, 2021
31
Runner (2021)

Laurence Boyce

Blaevičius ventures further down his path of being one of the most interesting young directors in Lithuania today, with Runner continuing to show that the director has both an empathetic touch and a knack for exploring contemporary issues.
Posted Aug 27, 2021
32
Bird Atlas (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

Why, given all this, isn't Bird Atlas more pleasing?
Posted Aug 27, 2021
33
Boiling Point (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

oiling Point cooks up a good movie because it boasts decent performances, interesting characters and several fun twists.
Posted Aug 27, 2021
34
Kratt (2020)

Kaleem Aftab

Something interesting is brewing in Estonia these days...
Posted Aug 13, 2021
35
She Will (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

Charlotte Colbert blends film history, art and gothic horror in a genre-defying look at the politics surrounding #MeToo.
Posted Aug 13, 2021
36
Planet of the Humans (2020)

Kaleem Aftab

The film plays out like a tale being told. The Italian director dares the audience to believe it is real.
Posted Aug 13, 2021
37
The Sea Ahead (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

Dagher denies such simple explanations, taking us on a cinematic journey that echoes work by Michelangelo Antonioni and his view of depression.
Posted Aug 2, 2021
38
The Braves (Entre les vagues) (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

It's an indictment to cinema that it seems so strange to watch 27-year-old women have fun and still be in pursuit of their dreams... [Anaïs] Volpé will be a new voice in cinema.
Posted Jul 22, 2021
39
Women Do Cry (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

The co-directors have made a scrappy and uneven film storytelling-wise, but this narrative coherence seems secondary to the desire to highlight inequalities and make a political satire full of vim.
Posted Jul 22, 2021
40
Moneyboys (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

Moneyboys is striking because it's a rare film that depicts homosexuality in China, and it does so with sensitivity and warmth for the turmoil that being an outsider can cause someone.
Posted Jul 22, 2021
41
Casablanca Beats (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

Nabil Ayouch has made an excellent tale that is both a love affair with hip hop and a look at how the Moroccan youth is challenging orthodox views in the digital age.
Posted Jul 19, 2021
42
The Story of My Wife (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

Ildikó Enyedi adapts Milán Füst's novel for the big screen with aplomb in this story of what can go wrong when jealousy and fear enter a relationship.
Posted Jul 16, 2021
43
A Hero (2022)

Kaleem Aftab

Asghar Farhadi makes a satire on how social media is used to win over the court of public opinion in a film made in his signature style, with plenty of unexpected twists and turns.
Posted Jul 16, 2021
44
Ali & Ava (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

Barnard's film is an atypical romantic tale set in Bradford that is full of song and features a standout performance by Adeel Akhtar.
Posted Jul 16, 2021
45
Bloody Oranges (Oranges sanguines) (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

Jean-Christophe Meurisse has made the perfect movie for a Midnight Screening, which is brimming with comedy and shocking content.
Posted Jul 16, 2021
46
The Innocents (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

...more chillingly than any of the supernatural elements, the film throws in another question, one that haunts the viewer after the end of the credits, when it's time to try to calm down and relax again: who are the innocents?
Posted Jul 16, 2021
47
Mothering Sunday (2022)

Kaleem Aftab

It's skilful how Husson uses the film's structure to mimic the novel's format of a writer looking back at moments in life and going off at tangents.
Posted Jul 10, 2021
48
Jane by Charlotte (2022)

Kaleem Aftab

Gainsbourg shows promise as a director in a movie that's trying to be bigger than just being one for the fans.
Posted Jul 8, 2021
49
The Story of Film: A New Generation (2021)

Kaleem Aftab

It's tough creating a work about the present day, where there is little benefit of hindsight. It makes it far more challenging to deliver definitive arguments on the state of cinema.
Posted Jul 6, 2021
50
Brighton 4th (2022)

Kaleem Aftab

Koguashvili deserves all the plaudits he can get for this movie that builds up a picture of Kakhi's kind nature through clever scenes and the avoidance of over-plotting.
Posted Jun 28, 2021