Meeting with Pol Pot - Selected for the Cannes 2024 Premiere Showcase, this historical drama, starring Irène Jacob (The Double Life of Véronique) and directed by Rithy Panh, recreates the journey of three French journalists to Cambodia in 1978. Inspired by the real accounts of reporter Elizabeth Becker, the film exposes the deceptive facade of the local communist regime, which concealed a devastating genocide. Among its highlights is the meticulous recreation of period settings, praised by critics and awarded at major international festivals.
"438 dagar" é um filme sueco de drama que conta a história de dois jornalistas locais, Martin Schibbye e Johan Persson, que colocaram suas vidas em risco ao cruzar ilegalmente a fronteira da Somália para a Etiópia. Após meses de pesquisa, planejamento e tentativas fracassadas, eles finalmente estavam no caminho para relatar como a implacável busca por petróleo afetou a população da isolada e conflituosa região de Ogaden. O mais interessante é que essa é uma história real e o filme consegue abordar a intensidade da experiência que os dois jornalistas passaram, além de criar reflexões sobre a liberdade de expressão, senso de justiça e busca da verdade com um senso de humor sutil que equilibra o filme e facilmente cativa seus espectadores.
The Park Maniac, a true crime film from Amazon Prime Video, retells the case of Francisco de Assis Pereira, the notorious Brazilian serial killer who shook the country in the 90s. Silvero Pereira delivers a remarkable performance in the role of the infamous serial killer, while Giovanna Grigio plays an investigative reporter who symbolizes the many women who sought justice. Inspired by the book that accompanies the true story, the film is directed by Maurício Eça, also responsible for the trilogy The Girl Who Killed Her Parents, about Suzane von Richthofen. Although it has flaws, the film vehemently addresses, to the sound of rock 'n' roll, themes such as machismo and the resilience of victims. This new addition to the 2024 true crime catalog is an opportunity to reflect on violence against women and society's failings.
With a flawless performance, Cate Blanchett stars as a CBS News producer embroiled in a journalistic controversy in Truth. Directed by James Vanderbilt, known for Zodiac, this drama is inspired by the real scandal surrounding Dan Rather's reporting, which questioned George W. Bush's military service. The plot unfolds with intensity, delving into issues of journalistic ethics and the challenges faced by the team in revealing inconvenient truths, highlighting the nuances of journalism under fire.
When they say that 'Citizen Kane' is the best movie ever made, the critics are not exaggerating. Sure, you may turn up your nose at it being an old black and white movie - and for many, a classic cult film is synonymous with "boring". But none of that applies to this masterpiece by Orson Welles. In his first feature film, the communicator and filmmaker (who, in addition to directing, also stars in the production) imprints a story with a modern rhythm and a flawless cinematographic language, in an investigation of the life of the titular character that involves the spectator. Credit also goes to screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz (in the story told in the Netflix movie 'Mank'), who was inspired by William Randolph Hearst to create a story of intrigue, politics, success and failure that goes to the heart of post-1929 America. No wonder 'Citizen Kane' is still referenced today, whether in series or comedy productions: it's the go-to movie for any cinephile.