Movie reviews of Victor Fraga

Orthodox Jewish community brutally suppresses both male and female desire, in this deeply humanistic and superbly constructed LGBT+ film from Israel. Review

Reading Lolita in Tehran boasts a fascinating story and very strong actors. It just never reaches its full potential. Review

Czechoslovakian girl fantasises about the land of the free, in this weirdly-coloured and clunky escapist reverie. Review

Adultery morphs into something far more sinister, in this simple and very effective French drama. Review

Neo-noir meets meets suspense/horror meets psychosexual thriller, with a subtle touch of comedy. And an intentionally preposterous ending. Very ambitious, if a little muddled in tone. Review

Children and rabbits bond in complicity as they evade their tormentors, in this poetic drama from Turkey. Review

With an auspicious runtime of 98 minutes, this international co-production of three countries boasts strong performances, interesting dialogues, and intriguing observations. Review

Despite the director’s noble intentions of giving a highly marginalised group a humanistic and dignified representation, Some Nights I Feel Like Walking repeatedly stumbles on its journey towards some sort of realism, or at least relatability. Review

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