Filmrecensies van Victor Fraga

Biopic of Brazilian revolutionary Carlos Marighella is very audacious in its content and yet very conservative in its format. Recensie

Israeli film set in France mocks nationalism from both nations with an absurdist tone reminiscent of Yorgos Lanthimos. Recensie

Audacious Brazilian film examines queerness at old age with a tender and empathetic tone, while also revealing that solitude is powerful venting outlet. Recensie

The real story of two Spanish women who married with one of them posing as a man almost 120 years ago is a superb piece of filmmaking, excelling both in technical and in dramatic terms. Recensie

The story is both riveting and plausible, with strong performances by the three leads. There is an important message about the failure of capitalism driving young people to religious fundamentalism. But there is also a very significant political issue with Farewell to the Night. Recensie

Italian gangster movie set in Naples has flavours of Neorealism and portrays a disturbing type of masculinity negotiated at a very young age... Recensie

Christian Bale is very convincing in the skin of a cold, calculating, arrogant, selfish, unrepentant and unscrupulous politician. Recensie

Parable about departure and family allegiances set in a rural village on the Anatolian mountains of Turkey has a stupefying cinematography... Recensie

Fatih Skin's serial killer saga is a bizarre tribute to faith and ugliness, and it's absolutely dirtylicious in its unabashed wackiness. Recensie

Espionage drama about undercover Mossad agent working in Tehran has enough stamina to keep you hooked for two hours, and it's not a piece of Israeli propaganda. Recensie

Overall, Out Stealing Horses is an effective and moving drama. However, I did struggle to follow the numerous characters and twists, and to work out the subtle cultural differences between Sweden and Norway. Recensie

The story relies almost entirely on the horrific fits. The narrative arc is rather flat, with a climax every two minutes and very little respite. Recensie

Wang Quan’an’s Ondog is one of those sensory filmic experiences where the narrative is extremely slow and seemingly secondary. Recensie

Francois Ozon is best remembered for his psychological dramas, psychosexual thrillers and twisted comedies. He has now moved into an almost entirely new territory: Catholic faith and paedophilia. The outcome is nothing short of magnificent. Recensie

Cold and soulless: this blend of thriller and dark comedy starring a lethargic Liam Neeson has very little to offer other than the occasional Colorado wintry landscape. Recensie

Bleak, unoriginal and very violent: how the latest American sci-fi movie produced by James Cameron & co left me mostly numb and cold. Recensie

Biopic of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a fitting tribute to gender equality, if also a little romanticised. Recensie

Irish horror about mother convinced that her son isn't her son anymore recycles old suspense tropes, and is effective enough to keep you hooked for 90 minutes. Recensie

A feelgood tearjerker with an upbeat ending. Recensie

While the director deserves credit for being respectful and non-exploitative, the film lacks a little ingeniousness and imagination. Recensie

A powerful historical drama, with excellent performances, photography and an invigorating music score to support the events. Recensie

This is an important film with its heart at the right place. Recensie

This not a patchwork of random short films. It all gels together neatly. The films flow nicely, just like the River Thames. Recensie

It’s never a chore to sit through, but it’s never riveting, either. Recensie