Ben Nicholson, Author at The Film Verdict

Anselm

Posted by Ben Nicholson | May 17, 2023 | Cannes 2023, Festivals |

Wim Wenders’ new film is a visually arresting study of Anselm Kiefer, evoking the artist’s preoccupations with history and mythology to craft a suitably elegant portrait.

The Goldman Case

Posted by Ben Nicholson | May 17, 2023 | Cannes 2023, Festivals |

This riveting courtroom drama distils Pierre Goldman’s complex life into one of its defining moments while crafting a ranging reflection on past and present injustice.

Sensitive Content

Posted by Ben Nicholson | May 3, 2023 | Festivals, Nyon, Verdict Shorts |

Upending the online practice of blurring sensitive content, Narges Kalhor’s short documentary celebrates those bravely sharing uncensored images of Iran’s recent protests.

Filming

Posted by Ben Nicholson | May 2, 2023 | Festivals, Nyon, Verdict Shorts |

The sumptuously photographed documentary depicts the realities of a location film shoot while ruminating on filmmaking with the help of Robert Bresson.

Incident

Posted by Ben Nicholson | May 1, 2023 | Festivals, Nyon, Verdict Shorts |

Bill Morrison’s latest found footage film uses multiple perspectives to dissect and interrogate the lethal shooting of Harith Augustus in 2018.

Author: Ben Nicholson

Anselm

The Goldman Case

Sensitive Content

Filming

Incident