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'Rose of Nevada' is a visually striking, genre-blending film by Mark Jenkin that explores a mysterious, time-surfing voyage involving a resurrected boat and themes of nostalgia and change, featuring compelling performances by George MacKay and Callum Turner.
'Rose of Nevada' is a haunting, visually elegant film by Mark Jenkin that explores themes of time loops, family, and supernatural elements set in a Cornwall fishing village, featuring compelling performances by George MacKay and Callum Turner.
In Bertrand Bonello’s film "The Beast," Léa Seydoux and George MacKay portray doomed lovers over three lifetimes, exploring different genres from period drama to science fiction, with a spirit closest to a horror movie. The story follows Seydoux's character, Gabrielle, through different timelines, encountering MacKay's character, Louis, and being drawn to him despite leading to her destruction. The film overflows with intriguing ideas, even if they aren’t all fully explored, and Seydoux's performance shines, particularly in the 2014 segment, where she portrays a character suffused with dreamlike dread.
"Femme" is a British queer revenge thriller that delves into the complexities of identity-based violence and abuse, as a Black drag queen seeks revenge on his white, closeted attacker by seducing him. The film explores the blurred lines between victim and perpetrator, as well as the emergence of unexpected tenderness and attraction. With a moody nocturnal setting and powerful performances, "Femme" skillfully navigates the trauma and ambiguous emotions of its characters, leaving a haunting impact.