The lives of trans men and women are still evolving on screen. There has been progress in depicting their lives, but many cis men and women continue to misunderstand the trans experience. A benefit of increasing trans visibility has also allowed more grounded visions of life. Director Vuk Lungulov-Klotz tells the story of a trans … Continue reading Berlinale 2023: ‘Mutt’ Features One of the Best Performances of the Year
Berlinale: ‘The Quiet Migration’ Never Shies Away From Microagressions
Exploring microaggressions against people of color has come to the forefront over the last decade. Phrases or jokes once considered commonplace are often rooted in long-held racist sentiment. For those of us from white, specifically from European backgrounds, a long overdue reckoning has occurred. This has helped gain more understanding and perspective for some, while … Continue reading Berlinale: ‘The Quiet Migration’ Never Shies Away From Microagressions
Berlinale: ‘Zeevonk (Sea Sparkle)’ – A Portrait of Unexplainable Grief
The lengths that we reach to find closure are impossible to quantify. As we experience trauma and despair, we struggle to hold ourselves together. When death comes suddenly or in unexplained moments, the search for understanding can consume us. Premiering at the Berlinale, Zeevonk (Sea Sparkle) pushes a girl to search for answers. A portrait … Continue reading Berlinale: ‘Zeevonk (Sea Sparkle)’ – A Portrait of Unexplainable Grief