Originally published on 360info, Stephen M. Norris discusses how two films about tanks highlight Vladimir Putin and his cronies’ rule of Russian culture with an iron fist.
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The Haunting Draw of the West – Colonial Legacies in African Cinema
Originally published on Africa is a Country, Delali Adogla-Bessa considers how African cinema can provide solace for its tortured relationship to the West.
To the Sea, The Rivers Run – Southeast Asian Short Films of Locarno 2020 (part 1)
Having already covered the Malaysian selection, Fikri Jermadi turns his eye to other films showcased from the region.
Streaming Wars – A Threat to the Film Industry?
Originally published on The Conversation, Gianluca Sergi considers how the battles within AT&T and Warner Brothers affects the bigger picture.
Class in Session – Film Schools in Malaysia
Queried on the matter recently, Fikri Jermadi shares his thoughts on film education in Malaysia.
Of Streamers, Female Filmmakers and the Future – 2020 in South East Asia Open Doors Roundtable (part two)
Fikri Jermadi concludes his reflection and summary of a 2020 Locarno Film Festival discussion with Southeast Asian filmmakers.
Tentang Filem Sebagai Filem – Apresiasi Sinema di Dunia Lockdown
Fikri Jermadi meluahkan perasaan mengenai cara kita berhujah tentang filem di dunia pandemik sekarang.
Of COVID, Governance and Centenaries – 2020 in South East Asia Open Doors Roundtable (part one)
Fikri Jermadi checks in with a 2020 Locarno Film Festival discussion with filmmakers from Southeast Asia.
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