- based on the autobiographical novel of Turkish feminist Ayse Nil, Kaciklik Diplomasi is a cleverly shot and well-acted drama about a woman's struggle against her manic depression. In terms of depiction of insanity, it is nowhere near One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest or similar memorable films. However, the film received…
- When it comes to surviving in today's Algeria, no scam is too daunting for the woman who has adopted her country's name. If they're pretty and lacking in principles, her recruits can make a career for themselves. The latest of these, Paloma, is quite a hit, especially with Riyad, Madame Aldjeria's son. But the purchase…
- This Czech musical deals with adolescent morality and bureaucracy without being heavy handed. Under school supervision, a group of pre-teen boys and girls are busy picking hops. One boy who seeks privacy builds a secret hideaway in an attic. When a schoolgirl finds him in his retreat, innocent puppy-love blossoms, but …