Introduction South Korean action-drama “Escape from Mogadishu” came out in 2021, directed by Ryoo Seung-wan. It is based on true events from the Somali civil war in the 1990s. The film features actors such as Kim Yoon-seok, Jo In-sung, Heo Joon-ho, and Koo Kyo-hwan. It depicts the South and North Korean diplomats’ desperate attempts to […]
Introduction Cherry is a crime drama film released in 2021 and directed by Hollywood veterans, Anthony and Joe Russo, who have the Marvel Cinematic Universe to their names. Cherry, released in 2021 and starring Tom Holland, is a departure from Russo’s more popular work which relies on flashiness and graphics and is rather a stylized
Overview Winter’s Tale is a romantic fantasy movie from 2014, released under the direction and script of Akiva Goldsman, which marked his directorial debut. The film revolves these a novel “Winter’s Tale” written by Mark Helprin in 1983, and is a compelling combination of historical romance, spiritual allegory, and supernatural fantasy. It includes an impressive
Overview The 2017 American film ‘Aftermath,’ directed by Elliott Lester and co-scripted with Javier Gullón, is a drama and thriller starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, who plays a part that is not typical for him. Instead of playing the role of an action hero, Schwarzenegger portrays a father who struggles emotionally after a horrific aviation disaster. The
Synopsis Released in 2014, “The Imitation Game” is a historical drama directed by Morten Tyldum. It is based on Alan Turing’s biography, “The Enigma,” by Andrew Hodges. The movie focuses on the life of Alan Turing, a remarkable British mathematician and a pioneer of modern computing. During World War II, he helped lead the efforts
Synopsis “Geçen Yaz” which translates to “Last Summer” is a Turkish film that came out in 2021. Like many other coming-of-age films, “Last Summer” focuses on the romance and the juxtaposing trial of growing up. “Last Summer” is directed by Ozan Açıktan and explores the bittersweet realm of first love, intimacy and the self-identity struggles
Synopsis In 2016, Craig Gillespie directed “The Finest Hours,” a disaster drama film which is a part of American cinema. This film is based on the true chronological events narrated in the 2009 book “The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Most Daring Sea Rescue,” written by Michael J. Tougias and
Introduction Parthenope is a lavish visual and emotional spectacle of a coming-of-age film created by Paolo Sorrentino. Sorrentino is recognized for his philosophical and visually stunning works like The Great Beauty and Youth. He is back with one of his most ambitious projects to date: a sprawling narrative set in Naples that follows a woman’s
Introduction Rodrigo García wrote and directed a 2022 drama film, Raymond & Ray, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. This film was released on Apple TV+ and features Ewan McGregor and Ethan Hawke, who play half-brothers brought together after the death of their abusive father. Although Raymond & Ray is a film of
Ingvild Søderlind directed the Norwegian dance drama film “Battle: Freestyle” in 2022 with the screenplay by Martina Cecelia. The film stars Lisa Teige in the lead role of Amalie. “Battle: Freestyle” is the sequel to the 2018 film “Battle” and continues the storyline of the beloved young dancer facing the challenges of art, ambition, and
