Sarah Miro Fischer’s The Good Sister, screened in Panorama at this year’s Berlinale, is a haunting exploration of family bonds tested by the unimaginable. The film depicts the emotional turmoil of Rose (Marie Bloching), whose brother Sam (Anton Weil) is accused of a sexual offense. By centering the narrative on a sibling rather than the…
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75th Berlin International Film Festival: “We Believe You” Review
Child custody battles are among the most emotionally taxing and legally complex issues in family law. The courtroom, meant to be a place of justice, can often become a space where trauma is perpetuated, particularly for victims of domestic violence and abuse. The protracted and repetitive nature of legal proceedings, where children are repeatedly asked…
75th Berlin International Film Festival: “The Message” Review
Screened in Competition at this year’s Berlinale and winner of the Silver Bear Jury Prize, Iván Fund’s The Message is an unconventional coming-of-age story that balances the ethereal with the tangible, creating a narrative about family, perception, and connection. At its core, The Message captures the defining moment when a child gains the awareness that…
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