An interview with Marnie Blok
The writer-director of ‘Beyond Silence,’ which scooped the narrative short prize at Tribeca, discusses giving voice to victims of abuse and the overwhelming reaction of audiences.
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Beyond Silence
Henrianne Jansen gives a remarkable debut performance in Marnie Blok’s intimate and powerful chamber piece about the pressures heaped on victims of abuse, Beyond Silence.
Director Anselm Chan Discusses ‘The Last Dance’
Writer and director Anselm Chan talks about his year of researching the funeral business for his career-changing film ‘The Last Dance’, Hong Kong’s Oscar submission, and the importance of telling local stories.
The Last Dance
The highest-grossing local film of all time in Hong Kong, Anselm Chan’s ‘The Last Dance’ is an involving family drama set in Hong Kong’s unique funeral business, where modern parlors coexist with traditional Taoist rites.
An Interview with Eric Lamhène
The director of the award-winning ‘Breathing Underwater’ talks turning his social drama into a teachable moment.
Breathing Underwater
Carla Juri is riveting in the evocative drama ‘Breathing Underwater’ about trauma and female solidarity.
A Year That Redefined International Filmmaking
Welcome to the third annual TFV Contenders Week promoted by The Film Verdict. True to our mission to highlight and explore in depth the best of international filmmaking, these seven days of insightful reviews are designed to jog the memory of some of the best films of 2025. As experience teaches, this is a key...
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