For Sama (2019)

This was a difficult choice and I nearly picked Toni Erdmann (2016) or About Elly (2009) but this searing documentary by journalist Waad Al-Kateab, trapped in Aleppo, Syria during the uprising and titled as a message to her daughter, Sama, is impossible to forget. It opens your eyes to the real impact of political discord and the tragedy behind the headlines we scroll past. You can read my review here and see details on IMDb here.

What’s your favourite film that has a name in the title? I’m betting at least one person chooses Shrek (2001).

Posted as part of the 30-Day Fillums Challenge, created by me. If you want to see what’s coming up, have a look at my post here and feel free to join in by commenting each day with your own choice.

Coming Next: Day 3: A film you never get bored watching

The Extraordinary (2019)

I had a last trip to Melbourne to see films just before lockdown in March and this was a part of the Alliance Français French Film Festival screening at Palace cinemas. It was a 6pm screening on the day before Palace closed all its cinemas so I was lucky to see it.

Also known as Hors Normes and The Specials, this is a follow up feature by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano, who also wrote and directed the beautiful The Intouchables (2011). I reviewed it here if you want to read more about it. I gave it 4.5 stars and loved it for its heart and authenticity. It’s not quite as mainstream as The Intouchables but I’m confident it will get a release at some point.

What was the last film you saw at a cinema? In Australia it’s been nearly two months that cinemas have been closed so you might find it a bit hard to remember.

Posted as part of the 30-Day Fillums Challenge, created by me. If you want to see what’s coming up, have a look at my post here and feel free to join in by commenting each day with your own choice.

Coming Next: Day 2: Your favourite film with a name in the title