Category Archives: greencine films

Iranian film The Hidden Half, directed by Tahmineh Milani

Posted on March 16, 2011 by sandrellita

…when I make a movie my aim is to challenge society. Some people don’t like this and disagree but the most important thing is to talk and be able to publicly debate these issues. This will help people to think … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in greencine films | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The Secret of the Grain (Le Grain et le Mulet)

Posted on December 5, 2010 by sandrellita

The Secret of the Grain, English film release title, which also was released variously as Le Grain et le Mulet and Couscous, is Ahmed Kechiche’s third feature film, which has been reviewed variously by Roger Ebert (http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090121/REVIEWS/901219993/1023 ) and A.O. … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in greencine films | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Samira Makhmalbaf’s Blackboards

Posted on November 10, 2010 by sandrellita

In addition to David Lipfert’s 2002 wonderful December 6th analysis of Blackboards at http://www.offoffoff.com, I call attention to an interview with the filmmaker  at http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2000/dec/15/iran.culture.  Also see the website for a lot of information:  http://www.makhmalbaf.com/movies.php?m=18 In this analysis, I will … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in greencine films | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment