Cannes Archives | High On Films

All to Play For (2023) ‘Cannes’ Movie Review: A solid lead performance and rooted conflict make the implausibilities of this custody drama feel acceptable

Shikhar Verma — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:37:03 +0000

Virginie Efria is everywhere. The French actress has been such a regular in contemporary cinema post her breakthrough role in Justin Triet’s (current Palme d’Or winner) 2016 film ‘In Bed with Victoria’ that it’s hard to imagine a year without at least a couple of her movies making waves. After her controversial turn in Paul…

The post All to Play For (2023) ‘Cannes’ Movie Review: A solid lead performance and rooted conflict make the implausibilities of this custody drama feel acceptable appeared first on High On Films.

Agra (2023) ‘Cannes’ Review: Uncoils itself with a seething, unnerving force

Debanjan Dhar — Wed, 31 May 2023 15:40:27 +0000

Agra (2023) ‘Cannes’ Review: Nothing quite prepares you for the opening sequence of Kanu Behl’s latest directorial, Agra. Multi-color shapes and patterns bleeding together, tight close-ups of grilled meat, and a dinner scene between a man and a woman are electrically fused. There is some teasing invitation, a play on word and intention. The scene quickly…

The post Agra (2023) ‘Cannes’ Review: Uncoils itself with a seething, unnerving force appeared first on High On Films.

Cannes Film Festival 2023 Winners: Unveiling the Most Captivating Films and Outstanding Talents

Nafees Ahmed — Sun, 28 May 2023 05:24:58 +0000

Cannes Film Festival 2023 Winners: Celebrating the Best of Cinema The prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2023 wrapped up with an impressive lineup of compelling and thought-provoking films. Cannes Film Festival 2023 winners have showcased exceptional talent and storytelling, pushing the boundaries of cinema. From heartfelt dramas to thought-provoking narratives, the exceptional films at the first…

The post Cannes Film Festival 2023 Winners: Unveiling the Most Captivating Films and Outstanding Talents appeared first on High On Films.

Légua (2023) ‘Cannes’ Review: Caregiving at its most unacknowledged and multifaceted perspective, be it for a summer house or an octogenarian

Amartya Acharya — Tue, 23 May 2023 12:45:03 +0000

Légua (2023) ‘Cannes’ Review: There are a few ways in which movies dealing with topics about the monotony of life can hope to catch a viewer’s attention. In most of these films, the impetus is utilizing static shots and long takes of people going about their jobs or luxuriating in the bask of nature, lulling…

The post Légua (2023) ‘Cannes’ Review: Caregiving at its most unacknowledged and multifaceted perspective, be it for a summer house or an octogenarian appeared first on High On Films.

Marguerite’s Theorem (2023) ‘Cannes’ Review: A Fine Exploration on the Hangover of Failure

Suvo Pyne — Tue, 23 May 2023 03:44:47 +0000

Under the guise of a revered story of an eccentric academic genius, writer-director Anna Novion’s “Marguerite’s Theorem” is a mellow ballad on reinventing oneself amidst the remnants of shattered dreams. Presented at the “Special Screening” section of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, “Marguerite’s Theorem” feature Ella Rumpf (from Julia Ducournau’s “Raw”) as a socially-awkward brilliant…

The post Marguerite’s Theorem (2023) ‘Cannes’ Review: A Fine Exploration on the Hangover of Failure appeared first on High On Films.

Omen (Augure, 2023) ‘Cannes’ Review: Baloji Weaves An Epic, Surreal Tale About Ostracization and The Weight of Destiny

Debopriyaa Dutta — Mon, 22 May 2023 12:00:52 +0000

Omen (Augure, 2023) ‘Cannes’ Review: Belgium-based artist and polymath Baloji debuted his first features at Cannes, and this utterly beautiful piece of cinema reflects his deep connection with moving genre-hybrid art. Titled Omen, the film is an amalgamation of who Bajoli is as a person — a musical artist who roots his understanding of rhythm…

The post Omen (Augure, 2023) ‘Cannes’ Review: Baloji Weaves An Epic, Surreal Tale About Ostracization and The Weight of Destiny appeared first on High On Films.