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 The theme and even the derivations connected to it are certainly not trivial matters.

 The well-being, like a reversed telescope, makes others’ misfortunes distant and almost pleasant.

Alberto Moravia's Colpa del Sole is a brief but intense cinematic short that explores the dissolution of a relationship amid an external tragic event. Produced as part of an experimental Italian cultural film project, its detailed visuals, combined with an evocative string quartet score, create a poignant atmosphere. The review highlights the film's narrative of emotional coldness contrasted with sudden violence, reflecting on human indifference. Though the work was partially disowned by the director later, its artistic value in Italian cinema remains notable. Discover the haunting depth of Alberto Moravia's Colpa del Sole – watch the short film and dive into its intense emotional world today!

 This is an Armenian master of few words and many actions.

 The short film might as well have been renamed From Beginning to End or vice versa, complete with napalm and nuclear apocalypse.

Artavazd Pelešjan's L'inizio is a short film and diploma project reflecting fifty years of recent human history with a focus on the Soviet revolution. The film uses frenetic montage and George Sviridov's haunting music to create a powerful impression. The ending features a child’s judgmental gaze, adding a personal interpretive layer. Praised as a worthy counterpart to Soviet montage cinema, the film blends visual and musical obsession in under ten minutes. Watch Artavazd Pelešjan’s L'inizio to experience a vivid journey through Soviet history and groundbreaking montage cinema.

 If the multitude of red crabs won’t save us, we will go back with our thoughts to that prolonged, terrible, circular tracking shot on a now drifted raft.

 He was one of the directors I loved the most, and therefore, even in front of a not fully successful work like this one, I will still keep his banner flying high.

Werner Herzog's Invincibile stands out for its compelling visuals and strong performances, especially from Tim Roth. Set against the turbulent dawn of the Third Reich, the film explores complex characters and esoteric Nazi themes. Despite impressive settings and visionary moments, the film suffers from narrative flaws and a confusing ending. Still, Herzog's unique style and thematic depth ensure the film remains thought-provoking and memorable. Discover Werner Herzog’s captivating yet complex film Invincibile—watch it now and delve into its haunting historical depths.

 I have never counted myself among the admirers and supporters of the character and comedy of the late Massimo Troisi.

 This film, at times amusing but too banally dull, unfortunately proves me right.

The reviewer expresses mixed feelings about Massimo Troisi's film Ricomincio Da Tre, finding it amusing at times but mostly dull. The review reflects personal taste rather than universal judgment, hoping to feel differently. Discover this classic Italian comedy and decide if Massimo Troisi's humor resonates with you!

 It might reflect the difference that exists today between a Polaroid, which nonetheless captures the immediate, and an art photograph.

 A journalist lent to history and a historian.

The review critiques Pier Luigi Vercesi’s book on Mussolini's fall as an easily forgettable work that lacks deep psychological and character analysis. It notes moments of irony but finds the presentation overly theatrical. The reviewer contrasts the book's journalistic approach with historical depth, suggesting it captures events like a Polaroid rather than an artful portrait. Explore Vercesi's take on Mussolini's last night and decide if it captures history or just its snapshot.

 Virtually perfect, this innovative documentary work on the swimmer Jean Taris was commissioned by the recently formed Major GFFA.

 The accuracy and boldness of the images, especially those underwater, foreshadow the glorious Atalante soon to come.

This review praises Jean Vigo’s 1930 documentary 'Taris o del nuoto' as an innovative and artistically bold film. It highlights the film’s avant-garde style, especially its underwater shots and ironic tone. The documentary is recognized as a pioneering work in early sound cinema, restored in 2017. It also anticipates the visual mastery Vigo would later showcase in 'L'Atalante.' Discover Jean Vigo’s pioneering swimming documentary and experience a unique blend of art, technique, and early sound innovation.

 A slow and prolonged Zen exercise, for restless souls, among whom I finally count myself.

 For lovers of Dersu Uzala, a must-see, sans doute, indeed.

Sharunas Bartas' 'Lontano Da Dio Lontano Dagli Uomini (Few Of Us)' is a slow, dialogue-free film set in the Sayan Mountains among the Tofalari tribe. The story centers on a mysterious and strong woman whose purpose remains ambiguous. The film is a visual and meditative experience suited to lovers of contemplative cinema like 'Dersu Uzala.' It offers a prolonged Zen-like exploration for restless viewers. Explore Šarūnas Bartas' mesmerizing Siberian journey – watch 'Few Of Us' for a unique cinematic experience.