DVD/Streaming Reviews

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Prayers for the Stolen Directed by Tatiana Huezo Empathy building film about young girls in a Mexican village whose strong friendship helps them survive dangers from without. Hope
They Say Nothing Stays the Same Directed by Joe Odagiri A character study about a Japanese elder who models kindness, hospitality, and reverence. Kindness
Luzzu Directed by Alex Camilleri A gripping portrait of the choice between tradition and modernity facing a Maltese fisherman. Questing
God Exists, Her Name Is Petrunya (Gospod postoi, ime… Directed by Teona Strugar Mitevska A charming and complex feminist fable. Yearning
About Endlessness Directed by Roy Andersson A tutorial on the spiritual practice of attention. Attention
The Man Who Sold His Skin Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania A uniquely charming and urgent parable about belonging. Hope
Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache Directed by Khyentse Norbu Lessons in paying attention for a young Tibetan convinced he's dying unless he can find the sacred feminine in the world around him. Attention
Hope Directed by Maria Sodahl A subtle and mature meditation on love in the midst of imminent loss Hope
Minari Directed by Lee Isaac Chung A touching slice-of-life story of a Korean-American family trying to create their own version of the American Dream. Openness
Jose Directed by Li Cheng A moving meditation on queer coming-of-age in an unaccepting environment. Love
La Llorona Directed by Jayro Bustamante A ghost story with an urgent political message. Shadow
The Salt of Tears Directed by Philippe Garrel Chronicle of a man and three different women who discover the disappointments, heartbreaks, and surprises in romantic relationships. Love
Fire Will Come (O Que Arde) Directed by Oliver Laxe A mesmerizing film set in Spain in which trees play a major role. X-The Mystery
Alone with Her Dreams (Picciridda - Con i piedi nell… Directed by Paolo Licata A well-wrought and memorable coming-of-age drama. You
The Woman Who Ran Directed by Hong Sang-soo The uses of conversation revealed in three visits to old friends. You
The Disciple Directed by Chaitanya Tamhane Touching portrait of an aspiring singer of Indian classical music and his journey to master his art. Yearning
The August Virgin Directed by Jonas Trueba A Rohmer-esque drama set in Madrid about a young woman's quest for a new way of living and meaningful relationships. Questing
Out Stealing Horses (Ut og Stjæle Hester) Directed by Hans Petter Moland An enigmatic meditation on memory. Meaning
The Tobacconist Directed by Nikolaus Leytner Story of a boy whose coming-of-age includes becoming friends with Sigmund Freud. You
The Truth Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda A subtle exploration of art, artificiality, and complicated interpersonal dynamics. Love
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