Guilty(2011)

"“A brilliant and emotive film, depicting an incredible tale of lives shattered…”"

Amidst the countless charming, archetypal French productions airing at this years London Film Festival, is this hidden gem. Guilty is neither amiable nor delightful, but instead a brutal insight into the life of a man wrongly accused of paedophilia.

Based on real events, the Outreau trial...

by Stefan Pape

Dark Horse(2012)

"“A clever film about the repercussions of a man who spends his time being an egocentric, ignorant layabout…”"

Airing at this autumn’s London Film Festival, Dark Horse is a clever film about the repercussions of a man who spends his time being an egocentric, ignorant layabout. With an accomplished, experienced cast, and a poignant and witty tale, it’s a film that certainly has more to it than ...

by Stefan Pape

A Cat in Paris(2011)

"“It’s a charming, visually gratifying tale for all the family…”"

Thing is, I love French cinema. I love animated films. I love Paris. And I love cats. So, perhaps my critique of this particular feature maybe somewhat prejudiced.  Or maybe a more critical analyse is in order due to my high expectations of the feature.

A Cat in Paris, however, didn&...

by Stefan Pape

Shame(2012)

"“It really is one of those films that leaves you searching for any flaws – and failing…”"

Shame is just Steve McQueen’s second feature film since his debut Hunger (2008), and the former Turner prize winner (annual award for a British visual artist) is fast becoming one of the most important filmmakers in world cinema.

Clearly enthused by his artistic background, Shame is...

by Stefan Pape

We Need To Talk About Kevin(2011)

"“It certainly lives up to all of the excitement surrounding it, as one of the more defining features of the year…”"

Despite oddly starting with a crowd of people appearing to be swimming in what looks like gallons of chopped tomatoes, We Need to Talk about Kevin certainly lives up to all of the excitement surrounding it, as one of the more defining features of the year.

Based on the popular novel by Li...

by Stefan Pape

Coriolanus(2012)

"“An intense and stimulating political drama; but I just felt it needed more enthusiasm and excitement…”"

As a host of films from all across the world come to London for the 55th annual film festival, it seems apt that there be a film adaptation of a play by William Shakespeare, the most important playwright of all time – hailing from just a mere few hours from the capital.

Ralph Fienne...

by Stefan Pape