Movie reviews of Victor Fraga

Young Chinese woman "prohibits" her terminal cancer-ridden lover from dying, in this epic urban drama with impressive artistic values. Review

Despite the fascinating journey through Brazil’s recent history, Apocalypse in the Tropics has multiple shortcomings. Review

This is a very familiar cinematic formula. We Live in Time is a traditional film dish infused with saccharine, and with a few bitter notes. A pleasant enough combination of flavours, just not one that will remain imprinted in your culinary memory for very long. Review

Documentary about Charles Chaplin's alleged gypsy heritage is superficial, confusing and romanticised. Review

Young man grapples with the ashes of his estranged father, in this very warm Peruvian tale of homophobia, loss and reconciliation. Review

It is remarkable that a punishment can be transformed into rosy memories, and then beautifully transposed into a meaningful movie. Review

A mostly lifeless Pamela Anderson stars in Gia Coppola's well-worn comment on ageism in the entertainment industry. Review

Marianne Jen-Baptiste is the bitter wife, mum and sister from hell, in Mike Leigh's stormy family drama. Review

Albert Serra provokes and tortures his viewers by putting them at the heart of the bullring, staring at the eyes of the agonising, dying animals. Review

Last Breath is a devastating viewing, but also a film infused with hope. Review

Filthy old ghost haunts three women on various video devices - clever teen scream horror is a refreshing addition to the Official Competition. Review

The fascinating real-life story of Chilean feminist murderess becomes an achingly conventional and vaguely confusing Netflix drama. Review

Entertainment journalist feigning UFO landings becomes trapped in his own web of fantasy and delirium, in this harmless Argentinean comedy. Review

Stay tuned for a completely bonkers ending, somewhat entertaining in its magnificent absurdity. Review

Francois Ozon's tale of failed grandmotherhood moves and engages, despite a few clunky twists and turns. Review

Frémaux is respectful of the autonomy of each short film, and does not attempt to forge a story line. Instead, he inserts countless pregnant pauses, allowing the unique pieces to shine in their own magnificence. Review

Joshua Oppenheimer's first incursion into the world of fiction is a pointless and pretentious post-apocalyptical potboiler. Review

Kindness and compassion prevail in Pilar Palomaro's brutally honest portrayal of terminal disease. Review

With a duration of 84 minutes, and at an undecided pace oscillating between conventional storytelling and slow cinema, Gülizar is dogged by plot holes and ruminative incoherences. Review

The first successful prosecution of a Spanish politician for harassment becomes a poignant drama, boasting strong performances and credible developments. Review

Conclave is intriguing enough to keep you hooked for its entire duration of two hours. Review

Ultra-processed, insipid and indigestive: the umpteenth remake of the 1974 erotic classic tastes like the cheapest fast-food meal ever. Review

Kate Winslet stars as iconic war photographer Lee Miller, in this insightful yet dispirited biopic of a woman partly erased from history. Review

The highly prosaic nature of Boomerang will lead to inevitable comparisons to Abbas Kiarostami. Yet Shahab Fotouhi’s lacks the spontaneity and the vigour of his late countryman. Review