Switzerland Selects “Who Is Still Alive’ For International Oscar Race
Switzerland has selected Nicolas Wadimoff’s documentary Who Is Still Alive (Qui Vit Encore) as its official submission for the Academy Award…
Documentary Filmed in Ukrainian Health Facility
Gar O’Rourke joins the likes of Frederick Wiseman with an immersive observational documentary that takes a sensitive look…
Kokuho Sets Live-Action Record For A Local Film At Japanese Box Office
Lee Sang-il’s kabuki drama Kokuho has set a new record in Japan, becoming the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film…
A Devastating Study in Guilt and Grief
With cruel ease, human error can transform normal life into a living purgatory. A sudden car collision or…
Japanese Epic Illuminates Kabuki Traditions
A vivid portrait of a legendary kabuki actor over the course of his career, “Kokuho” joins a rich…