Filmrecensies van Ulkar Alakbarova

Curfew is a clever short film that explores one man’s life within a short amount of time and sees whether if he can be saved from himself. Recensie

The brilliance of the narrative, performance, and the direction of Luigi Pane will make you rewatch it all over again to catch, at least, one flaw which, trust me, this film lacks. Recensie

Made Public is a wickedly intelligent short film with lines and a narrative that will make you think a lot. Recensie

Kajillionaire is worth your time not because of the stellar cast but its brilliant concept which, I am sure, you will rate as highly as I did. Recensie

It is clever, funny at times and informative enough to start doing your own digging. Recensie

Beckman is another dull action film that you will quickly forget. Recensie

It’s a beautifully told story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Recensie

It’s a well-executed documentary that follows an important person who, perhaps, has triggered a crucial path towards imminent action that will be followed by many in saving our common home and our future. Recensie

The philosophical approach is brilliant and educational. It is deeply moving and sublime. Recensie

As it touches upon an important subject matter, Good Joe Bell falls short in his attempt. Recensie

City Hall destroys all the misconception and delivers an astounding experience by having us be a part of the City Hall, its way of functioning, organization, and ensuring that public safety is uncompromised. Recensie

The Water Man is a surprisingly moving fantasy family drama, that takes the viewer deep into the core of loss and inability of coping with it. Recensie

It will lead the film’s narrative, telling an incredibly inspiring and sad story at the same time. Recensie

True Mothers is an outstanding Japanese drama that will engage your entire mind throughout. Recensie

Notturno, a documentary shot over the past three years along the borders of Iraq, Kurdistan, Syria, and Lebanon, captures the loneliness and hopelessness in people as they hope to see their loved ones released from the ISIS camp. Recensie

The Barcelona Vampiress is an impressive crime-thriller with elements of horror. It is dark and scary; some scenes are shot beautifully. Recensie

The Archivists is an uplifting and moving short film about three musicians traveling through a dystopian future who find an old vinyl record with songs in it. Recensie

The film is so messy and hilarious that, frankly, you won’t even want to take a break from it. Recensie

The film is interesting as it keeps the suspense till the end. Recensie

The Ties is an intelligent family drama that takes place over a few decades. Recensie

Magic Mountains indeed delivers its intended suspense. It’s a slow burning drama where the main lead is the Mountains that knows perfectly well how to handle any situation. Recensie

Mr. Jones is an astounding and well-written biopic. Recensie

Enemies of the State is the most impartial and brilliantly shot documentary that targets an audience that can have different opinions. Recensie

Night of the Kings is an impressive piece of filmmaking that will please anyone who likes international cinema. It is sharp, refreshing, well acted and engaging and certainly worthy of your attention. Recensie