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7 Prisoners | TIFF 2021

One movie that will be accessible soon to millions internationally is Brazilian-American director Alexandre Moratto’s taut, terse, gritty drama.

Azor

Though its approach, focused on the rich during a military regime, seems cold, detached, and cynical to a certain degree, the results are discretely chilling.

Mama Weed

The sight of Isabelle Huppert schlepping unwieldy blocks of dope evokes a comparison to the actress herself dragging her talents to languish in a slight, down-market caper.

Roaring 20’s | Tribeca Festival

A film ripe for this moment. It exemplifies the freedom of emerging from Covid-19 lockdown.

Summer of 85

Director François Ozon takes viewers on a wild ride through florid moods and bruising events.

Undine

An atmospheric and modern-day take on the legend of an ill-fated water sprite.

Dream Horse

Like its titular horse, this sports movie, starring Toni Collette, has a good amount of spirit.

Limbo

On a sparsely populated island off the northwest coast of Scotland, a group of refugees wait for approval of their asylum requests.

The County

An Icelandic film that takes a stand for the common man, or in this case a middle-aged, emerging activist, without grandstanding.