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Daily Archives: January 31, 2025
The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) ☆☆☆☆(4/4): A fantasy of silence and whispers
Víctor Erice’s 1973 film “The Spirit of the Beehive”, which is currently being shown in South Korean theaters after his recent comeback work “Close Your Eyes” (2023) came in last year, has delicately sublime qualities to be admired and appreciated. … Continue reading
Persona a Strange Girl (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): That elusive girl
South Korean independent film “Persona a Strange Girl” reminds me again of how the works of Hong Sang-soo have considerable influence over South Korean independent cinema for many years. Just like the works of Woody Allen have been followed by … Continue reading





