Vicky Du on Pulling a Family History Out of the Darkness in “Light of the Setting Sun”
The director talks about piecing together the history of a family fractured over the years from living in exile in this delicate doc.
Callie Hernandez and Courtney Stephens on Summoning Ghosts in the Machine in “Invention”
The co-directors of this bewitching character study of a woman exploring the past of her late father talk about its roots in reality.
Review: Isaiah Saxon’s Enchanting “The Legend of Ochi” Has Its Creature Comforts
A girl finds returning a mythical creature back to its family the ticket to getting away from hers in this slight but charming adventure.
Pat Collins on Being Attuned to the Rhythms of Life in “That They May Face the Rising Sun”
The filmmaker discusses this lovely adaptation of John McGahern's evocation of life in a small Irish village where a couple seeks refuge.
Jean-Luc Herbulot, Cam McHarg and Hus Miller on Chasing the Big Picture in “Zero”
The filmmaking trio behind this suspenseful Senegal-set thriller talk about racing against time in the streets of Dakar.
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Nick Hamm on Hitting a Bullseye for Modern Times with “William Tell”
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