Middle Eastern Films | Russian and Soviet Films
Channel 24 (Russia) Interview with First Lady of Syria Asma al Assad (18 October 2016) In contrast to so
Yony Leyser, “William Burroughs: Man Within” (2010) An obvious labour of love for Yony Leyser,
Kaneto Shindo, “Onibaba” (1964) An old Japanese Buddhist tale of a woman who uses a
French and French-language Films
Frédéric Doazan, “Supervenus” (2013) This 3-minute debut effort for writer / director Frédéric Doazan is a devastatingly
Guy Maddin, “My Winnipeg” (2007) An unusual blend of memoir, documentary and dark fantasy, Guy
French and French-language Films | Japanese Films
Michaël Dudok de Wiet, “The Red Turtle” (2016) God save us all from pretty packages
Noboru Iguchi, “RoboGeisha” (2009) For a film about two sisters and their love-hate relationship, “RoboGeisha”
Arabic-language Films | Middle Eastern Films
Haifaa al Mansour, “Wadjda” (2012) A heart-warming film on one girl’s desire for freedom, especially
Chinese and Chinese-language Films
Wong Kar Wai “2046” (2004) If ever a film could be considered typical “art house”
Oliver Stone, “Snowden” (2016) Surprisingly even though I’m familiar with the story of National Security