Pedro Almodóvar's 'Julieta' is a female-focused film that explores the complicated relationship between a mother and daughter. The film uses close-ups and a striking metaphor to invite the audience to read Julieta as an emotional mystery. Almodóvar is confident in the unexplained and maestro-like in the reveal. This article discusses the film as one of the best films of 2016 with intelligent cinematography.
# Films
The Dardenne brothers bring their trademark realism to the murder mystery genre in 'The Unknown Girl'. The film tells a taut, stripped-down story of a young doctor who is mortified to discover that a nameless young African woman, who was buzzing for help, is later found dead. The film is a meticulous moral drama and is a must-watch for everyone who cares about the Dardenne brothers and what they have achieved in the movies.
The article discusses the best films of 2016 with a focus on intelligent cinematography. It specifically highlights the Danish film 'In the Blood' which portrays a group of friends in Copenhagen during the summer. The film explores the tension that arises when the friends decide to sell their shared apartment and move towards adulthood, while one of them is not ready to let go of his carefree life. The article praises the film's energy and pace in portraying a window of freedom that is slowly closing.