Hansen-Løve’s third feature authentically examines its central relationship (and its aftermath) with bracing honesty, and, at times, a touching warmth. As Olivia, Lola Créton is remarkable: her skilful portrayal conveys the full weight of Olivia’s past. Continue reading French FF 2012: Un amour de jeunesse
Taretto’s film deals with how people use technology to socialise, and how this ultimately comes to define their lives. To its credit, the film never judges its protagonists, preferring to simply observe their struggles to connect with other like-minded individuals. Continue reading NZIFF ’11: Medianeras
Sean Durkin’s is one of the festival’s more impressive débuts; Elizabeth Olsen carries the film with a simultaneously watchful and brilliantly distracted performance. “Cults and brainwashing are obviously dangerous,” it says, “but the upper middle-class milieu may be no better.” Continue reading NZIFF ’11: Martha Marcy May Marlene
