The director/brother combo of Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne have created a film I would describe as very… ‘French’. In this context, it means a film that is wonderfully dissimilar to the Hollywood approach to story-telling. It also means a film based in reality, which has been shot simply and beautifully.…
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Many contemporary French filmmakers seem to be unaware that a fleeting smile or a gentle touch conveys an emotion far more effectively than having the characters talk endlessly about their feelings. What a delightful surprise it is then, to find that the most romantic country in the world can still…
Le Cirque Invisible has all the wonder of a Renaissance fair that has conveniently been squeezed onto a stage at the Southbank Centre. The show is a collection of short sketches that include magic, puppetry, acrobatics, music and imagination that’s sure to dazzle and enchant audiences alike. The most striking…