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LFF Reviews: Christine, A Date for Mad Mary, Sierranevada, Une vie
Every year, the London Film Festival includes many movies. Besides the most famous and prominent headline gala releases, the BFI gives the chance to catch up with first feature films and foreign pictures. These are a series of short reviews about some interesting ones.
Christine: from the director Antonio Campos, Christine is the story of 1970s TV reporter Christine Chubbuck who is fighting for her career when her editor decides to change the policy of the local newscast. It is based on a true story that has become popular because of its tragic outcome. Did we love the movie? Yes, it's a solid picture that is in the hands of an incredible actress Rebecca Hall. She nailed it. It was a powerful and complex role.
Christine uses tough images and a gut-wrenching story to make this the definitely a must-see it is.
A Date for Mad Mary: it's the first feature of the director Darren Thornton and it's part of the BFI competition. It's the story of a problematic girl Mary, who returns home and finds her environment completely changed. We truly enjoyed A Date for Mad Mary because it is an intriguing and simple story about a complicated girl who finds love in an hopeless Irish town. It's an engaging tale of passion and friendship that will stick with you. See below:
A Woman's life - Une Vie: it's an adaptation of Maupassant's story of the same name. This French film has unique photography in this dramatic story with a powerful group of actors. Stéphane Brizé brilliantly directs this heartbreaking depiction of the tainted love of an abandoned mother.
Sierranevada: Christi Pulu directs this complicated and unique family memorial. It's a 3-hours ride with crazy fast dialogue between a group of complex and crazy siblings: just one day inside this family and you end up believing that you have known them for years. A movie you don't want to miss. You will definitely overcome the language impediment thanks to hilarious and touching lines. It's a bit too long, but it is worth it.
See the Une Vie and Christine trailers below:
