Talent Alfredo Castro

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Review

The Settlers review – a brutally violent anti-western

by David Jenkins

This haunting debut by Felipe Gálvez Haberle dismantles the violent colonial trappings of the classic western.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

The Substitute

by Saskia Lloyd Gaiger

A humble school teacher is forced into a stand off against a local drug lord in Diego Lerman's compelling, though overly-contrived drama.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

From Afar

by David Jenkins

This Golden Lion winner from Venezuela offers intrigue a-plenty, but the pay off is regrettably modest.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

The Club

by Emma Simmonds

Ace Chilean director Pablo Larraín delivers a brooding and provocative drama about disgraced priests.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

No

by Ashley Clark

Gael García Bernal takes down a dictator with glossy TV advertising in this brilliant Chilean satire.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Post Mortem

by Laurence Boyce

A unique and weird history lesson created by a director whose star is continually on the rise.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Tony Manero

by Anton Bitel

Pablo Larraín’s Saturday Night Fever-inspired drama is a damning indictment of the Pinochet dictatorship.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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