Locarno Film Festival 2023 - The Film Verdict

Locarno 2023: The Verdict

Posted by TFV Staff | Aug 12, 2023 | Festivals, Locarno 2023 |

Critics’ faves by Ali Ahmadzadeh and Radu Jude took home top prizes at a strong Locarno Film Festival.

Iranian Director Ali Ahmadzadeh Pressured to Withdraw ‘Critical Zone’ from Locarno

Posted by TFV Staff | Aug 10, 2023 | Featured, Festivals, Interviews & Profiles |

Ali Ahmadzadeh’s third feature ‘Critical Zone’ is an outspoken reflection of the rage in Iranian society today. It is under attack.

Critical Zone

Posted by Deborah Young | Aug 10, 2023 | Festivals, Locarno 2023 |

In another angry bulletin from Iran in revolt, Ali Ahmadzadeh’s ‘Critical Zone’ hits censorship out of the ballpark.

Lousy Carter

Posted by | Aug 9, 2023 | Festivals, Locarno, Locarno 2023 |

American indie darling Bob Byington will please his fans with this minor amusing look at an underachieving English lit professor whose greatest disappointment is himself.

Baan

Posted by | Aug 8, 2023 | Festivals, Locarno, Locarno 2023 |

An undisciplined feature debut burdened by regrettably immature dialogue that knee-caps a potentially interesting impressionistic exploration of what “home” means in a globalized world.

Tag: Locarno Film Festival 2023

Locarno 2023: The Verdict

Iranian Director Ali Ahmadzadeh Pressured to Withdraw ‘Critical Zone’ from Locarno

Critical Zone

Lousy Carter

Baan