Bringing Out The Dead review (MS Word)

Bringing Out The Dead review (MS Word)

Bringing Out The Dead review (PDF)

Bringing Out The Dead review (PDF)

Brothers review (MS Word)

When the Danish film Brothers was released in 2003, it was topical because of the invasion of Afghanistan and the work of peacekeeping forces like those from Denmark. There was a certain remoteness for the Danish audience. Afghanistan was a long way away and the Danes were not at war. This made the telling of a story about the hardships of a soldier, the crisis of conscience and the pain in returning home after being released from capture, all the more powerful. The film was directed by Suzanne Bier.

Brothers review (PDF)

When the Danish film Brothers was released in 2003, it was topical because of the invasion of Afghanistan and the work of peacekeeping forces like those from Denmark. There was a certain remoteness for the Danish audience. Afghanistan was a long way away and the Danes were not at war. This made the telling of a story about the hardships of a soldier, the crisis of conscience and the pain in returning home after being released from capture, all the more powerful. The film was directed by Suzanne Bier.

Changing Lanes review (MS Word)

Changing Lanes, with its grim picture of human failings, might seem an unusual choice for such an award. However, many 'secular' critics have been favourably impressed by its attempt to dramatise ethical issues (even though most did not notice or mention the Good Friday connection). The film is directed by British Roger Michel (Persuasion, Notting Hill).

Changing Lanes review (PDF)

Changing Lanes, with its grim picture of human failings, might seem an unusual choice for such an award. However, many 'secular' critics have been favourably impressed by its attempt to dramatise ethical issues (even though most did not notice or mention the Good Friday connection). The film is directed by British Roger Michel (Persuasion, Notting Hill).

Chocolat review (MS Word)

On Ash Wednesday, 1959, in the tranquil French village of Lansquenet, Count Paul, the mayor, supervises his villagers coming to Church. He checks the homily preached by the newly-appointed and very young parish priest. The sedate village values its virtue of 'tranquillity'.

Chocolat review (PDF)

On Ash Wednesday, 1959, in the tranquil French village of Lansquenet, Count Paul, the mayor, supervises his villagers coming to Church. He checks the homily preached by the newly-appointed and very young parish priest. The sedate village values its virtue of 'tranquillity'.

At the same time, a mysterious north wind blows. It signals the arrival of a mysterious woman, Vianne, and her daughter, Anouk, who have come to open a chocolaterie. The mayor, who has devoted his Lent to fasting and the promotion of moral rectitude, confronts Vianne and tries to turn the village against her.

Departures review (PDF)

Departures review (PDF)

Doubt review (MS Word)

John Patrick Shanley won a Pulitzer Prize for this drama about the Catholic Church in the Bronx in 1964. It also won a number of Tony Awards on Broadway. Shanley has opened out his play for the screen, written the screenplay and directed the film.