‘Afternoons of Solitude’ Review: Albert Serra Examines the Savage Beauty of Spain’s Bullfighting Traditions
Far from operating with the glossy, sensationalized style that is becoming so prevalent in documentary cinema, Serra injects his unique examinations of time into his latest work while also probing the deep-rooted cultural ties that leave some still enamored with the barbaric traditions and practices of bullfighting.
‘The Taste of Mango’ Review: A Deeply Personal Exploration of Familial Trauma and Connection from First-Time Filmmaker Chloe Abrahams
With a sensitively essayistic approach, Abrahams turns to her mother and grandmother to confront the social and generational challenges that have shaped their enduring familial bond, creating an emotionally moving work of documentary filmmaking.
‘Happy Campers’ Review: Amy Nicholson Documents the Final Summer of a Working Class Paradise
Through her subjective and intimate approach to her latest work, the Baltimore native builds a beautifully emotional portrait of place and its inextricable connections to memory and community.