At this year’s Berlinale, We Believe You made an impact with its unflinching portrayal of the intersection between the legal system and the emotional toll of a custody battle involving abuse allegations. Directed with precision and sensitivity, the film explores the labyrinth of judicial procedures while centering on Alice, a mother fighting to protect her…
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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: In Conversation with Rima Das, Director of “Village Rockstars 2”
Seven years after Village Rockstars (2017), filmmaker Rima Das returns to Kalardiya with Village Rockstars 2, continuing Dhunu’s (Bhanita Das) story as she faces the challenges of adulthood in her small Assamese village. Once a dreamer with ambitions of rock stardom, 17-year-old Dhunu now faces economic hardships, family responsibilities, and the weight of her mother’s…
75th Berlin International Film Festival: In Conversation with Florian Pochlatko, Director of “How to Be Normal and the Oddness of the Other World”
Mental health film narratives are arguably among the most challenging to bring to the big or silver screen due to their complexity, requiring a delicate balance between authenticity, artistic interpretation, and emotional sensitivity. Yet, Florian Pochlatko rises to the occasion with How to Be Normal and the Oddness of the Other World, a film that…
75th Berlin International Film Festival: “How to Be Normal and the Oddness of the Other World” Review
Much like the greyscale outlook of those with depressive disorders, sometimes cinema is so uninspired it seems like the entire industry has been lost to shareholders. But on one’s first watch of Florian Pochlatko’s How to Be Normal and the Oddness of the Other World, it’s like trying fudge after a lifetime of eating cardboard….
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…
75th Berlin International Film Festival: “Hysteria” Review
A study in humanity might be one good way of summarising Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay’s 2025 film Hysteria. Where is the line between a righteous act and a performative spectacle? Büyükatalay attempts to answer the question when a dishonourable burning of a Quran for a shoot sparks conflict between parties, and Hysteria becomes a meta film…
Inside t024’s Journey: The Story Behind “TRACE” – Exclusive Interview
There is no doubt that music is a universal language that connects people across the globe. While some artists achieve massive mainstream success, countless talented musicians remain under the radar, many of whom hail from Asia. Beyond the global phenomenon of K-pop, South Korea, in particular, boasts a rich and diverse music scene that spans…
ATEEZ Lights Up Copenhagen on Valentine’s Day – Concert Review
To say ATEEZ has had a successful 12 months would be an understatement. As the first K-pop boy group to headline Coachella, the only way has been up. After dominating the US on their Towards The Light: Will To Power Tour, it was finally time for Europe to get a taste of their anarchism lore…
Cinema and Myth: Riar Rizaldi Discusses “Monisme” and the Enigma of Mount Merapi – Exclusive Interview
Indonesian multimedia artist and filmmaker Riar Rizaldi, known for his blend of documentary fiction and essay films, has recently completed his latest work, Monisme (2024). The film delves into themes of duality—human and non-human, nature and technology—while questioning their interconnectedness. Born from years of extensive research on Mount Merapi, one of Indonesia’s most significant volcanoes,…
Takeuchi Hideki Returns to the Far East Film Festival
Historically, cinema has predominantly engaged with the human body through the lens of science fiction, often depicting miniature characters – reduced to the size of ants – who embark on fantastical journeys within our physical form, confronting its mysteries and the limited special effects technology of bygone eras. Iconic films like Richard Fleischer’s Fantastic Voyage,…
EVNNE on Exploring Their Cheeky Side in “HOT MESS”
There’s been a renaissance emerging. The bad boys of K-Pop have had their time and then some; now the leather garb and chanted choruses are being whittled out in favour of happier vibes. EVNNE are one of the few who have recently shed their “cool” image for a sunnier one. We find the anthemic fervour…
The Black Skirts to Debut in Europe with “Songs to Bring You Home” Tour
The Black Skirts (Jo Hyu-il), is finally bringing his first-ever European tour to London, Paris, and Berlin this March. Titled Songs to Bring You Home EU Tour 2025, this long-awaited performance will bring something special that we haven’t seen before. Tour Dates & Venues: 📍 16 March – London, UK @ Clapham Grand📍 18 March…
SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in London: First Wave of Performers Announced!
SM Entertainment has been shaping K-pop industry since its establishment in 1995 by Lee Soo-man. Its strategic vision and strict idol training system have been instrumental in exporting Korean pop culture worldwide, driving the “Hallyu Wave” through the success of first-generation icons like H.O.T., S.E.S., and BoA. Over the decades, SM has expanded its global…
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