Movie reviews of Victor Fraga

A mine worker refuses to accept the fast and explosive changes that have befallen his community - quiet and meditative German drama. Review

This is a sweet little comedy that will put a smile on your face and make you chuckle. Review

An Iranian and a Romanian student reflect on the repercussions of the revolutions in their own nations, in this clever and moving documentary consisting entirely of archive footage. Review

An unidentified, carbonised corpse embodies the futility of the little-known "Drunk War", in this charming Moldovan comedy... Review

Like a Fish on the Moon is a missed opportunity. It could have achieved something similar to Asghar Farhadi’s A Separation. Review

The problem is that instead of Brechtian alienation, Family Times instead lapses into confusion. Review

The poetic devices are often a little cumbersome and exaggerated, particularly in the film’s denouement. Overall, Daughter of Rage would have benefited from less magic and more realism. Review

Nature documentarist attempts to communicate and to forge an emotional bond with two different sperm whales, in this fascinating tale of cross-species trust and affection. Review

The outcome is a charming fable of indigenous revenge, however one that’s hardly rooted on Chilean soil. Review

Despite its didactic tone, Theatre of Thought offers viewers no major takeaway. This is a not a highly educational movie. There are some interesting insights into brain-operated prosthetics, and the director does raise some pertinent questions about ethics and negative rights towards the end of the film, but that’s about it. Review

Brazilian thriller about rural famiy tasked with harbouring a drug lord blends the sinister with the absurd to pitch-perfect results. Review

Italian director becomes increasingly recognised for her idiosyncratic style, now moving further away from poetic territory into quirky zone. Review

Gingerly multilayered drama about loss and reconnection in Corsica boasts spectacular teenage performances. Review

Deep dive into the loud routine of a large group of Chinese textile workers, in this highly observational, non-narrative documentary. Review

Ken Loach's portrayal of poverty, xenophobia and failed refugee integration in Northern England is authentic and captivating. Review

Despite its subversive topic and interesting premise, Last Summer has at least a couple of handicaps. Review

Wim Wenders returns to what he does best with this observational and meditative drama about a toilet cleaner forging ahead his lonely routine in Tokyo. Review

This message of idealism is heartwarming, even if a little old-fashioned and trite. In other words, this is a cheesy yet surprisingly affecting film. Review

While not particularly hard to stomach, with a gently marinated, softly seared storyline and tasteful acting, The Pot-au-Feu also lacks a certain je ne sais quoi. Review

Children and parents get together for a stargazing convention in the middle of the American desert, in Wes Anderson banally idiosyncratic new movie. Review

It is the historical content that you will stay with you. In other words: Kidnapped works as a fit-for-purpose, educational film. Review

A romcom on benzodiazepines? Aki Kaurismäki's latest film is romantic, lethargic and delightful to watch. Review

Overconfident of its dramatic and subversive abilities, Todd Haynes new film is but an average story of love outside the traditional American family. Review

Teacher at an upper-class school convinces a small group students that they are better off without food at all, in Jessica Hausner's bizarre mockery of anti-capitalistic conspiracy. Review