Religion is a sovereign, ruling state entity in parallel to national political systems. The institutional apparatus of Catholicism, formed over the centuries, remains the most powerful of such formations, due to the global position of the absolute monarch of the Vatican – the Pope. In the country I come from, the word “pope” does not […]
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War films require maturity. Not from a viewer, but from their creator. Explosions, shootings – these are only additional elements that bring closer the full visualization of the presented scenes. The whole essence, however, should be contained in the skillful depiction of the characters’ emotions concerning their survival. War itself is not worthy of great […]
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Judo is a martial art based on self-defense, which, along with the system of conducting a physical duel, has also developed a separate philosophy that all competitors of this discipline should adhere to. The general direction of this thought is to spread goodness with the forces available to us, so as to make the greatest […]
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The mere background of the cinematographic biography of Edvard Munch reflects the artistic turmoil the expressionists favored so much at the peak of their existence. Supposedly four people were working on the scenario to have a logical and consistent structure. Thus, several other individuals were hired to comprehend the thoughts and visions of one director. […]
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“War Pony” (2022) is a movie that could be distinguished by its so-called “realness”. Little special effects, a plot without a happy ending, and characters who are not the over-idealized version of archaic human exemplars. The scenography gives us the feeling as if the camera was simply following the people of Pine Ridge Reservation in […]
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We expect the best from the best. In our heads, we create the image of an infallible genius who will exceed our expectations each time, thus materializing our belief in his outstanding skills. However, despite the predictions and assumptions of many fantastic minds as well, we do not live in a futuristic-dystopian society with superhuman […]
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The first scenes were analogous to the “Lost in Translation” movie. The vibrating Japanese capital, the hustle and bustle, the constant movement of people, machines and time. Then, suddenly, amidst all this noise, there is an image of calm Jane Birkin sketching portraits on small sheets of paper. A perfect juxtaposition of two opposed moments. […]
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