The Banshees of Inisherin Directed by Martin McDonagh
On the small Irish island of Inisherin, another conflict suddenly breaks out between two friends. The confrontation tears friends, families and inhabitants apart. This allegory is the plot of the film The Banshees of Inisherin - The spirits of the island - Almas en pena de Inisherin by filmmaker Martin McDonagh. The film was presented at the 79th Venice Film Festival.
Bobi Wine Ghetto President Directed by Moses Bwayo, Christopher Sharp
August 2014. The United Kingdom refused entry visas to the famous Ugandan singer Bobi Wine. How did a homophobic rapper, banned from the UK, manage to become Uganda's presidential candidate? How did he manage, after a few years, to be welcomed in the USA and England as a hero of political correctness?
The phenomenon is explained with skill by the directors Moses Bwayo and Christopher Sharp in the beautiful documentary Bobi Wine Ghetto President, presented at the 79th Venice Film Festival.
Bobi Wine is brilliant, devoted. He is fun with the crowd, docile in the hands of promotion but also divisive for Ugandans.
The Disciple Directed by Chaitanya Tamhane
Indian music has an ancient tradition. It is a precious gift, transmitted orally from teachers to devote disciples. The followers are deferential, respectful of their tutors and the music. They consecrate their lives to both, despite the troubles and the misery of earnings. The story of a young lover of classical music is narrated by Indian director Chaitanya Tamhane in the film The Disciple, presented at the 77th Venice Film Festival, winner of the Golden Lion for best screenplay. One of the executive producers is Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón. The film is not easy, it requires attention and, above all, an open mind.