BFI LFF: Family Drives Iranian Drama ‘Hit the Road’
In Hit the Road, which won Best Film at the BFI London Film Festival 2021, the silence between the family members carries the weight of their powerlessness.
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BFI LFF: Drama ‘True Things’ Echos a Broken Britain
Harry Wootliff’s ‘True Things’ is a timely exploration of the broken foundations upon which the Conservative Government wants to “Build back better.”
BFI LFF: Control and Its Consequences in Jordanian Thriller ‘The Alleys’
The Alleys, in the First Feature Competition at the BFI LFF, criticises societal structures that use guilt and shame to control through conformity.
BFI LFF: Curiosity Compels the Story in ‘Memory Box’
The curiosity-driven Memory Box, playing at the BFI London Film Festival 2021, explores the role of memory and the lasting impact of the Lebanese Civil War.
Necessity, Not Ambition: Sonia Kronlund on Her Documentary, ‘The Prince of Nothingwood’
If The Prince of Nothingwood will popularly be remembered for celebrating the creative spirit of its star Salim Shaheen, it is equally an important communication on Afghanistan, it's culture and its people.