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24.05.2025

Dossier 137 by Dominik Moll - The Disapproving Swede

A review of Dossier 137 by Dominik Moll. While the script is impressively balanced, and Léa Drucker is perfect in the leading role, the film is not that cinematic..

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22.05.2025

Two Prosecutors by Sergei Loznitsa - The Disapproving Swede

A review of Sergei Loznitsa's Two Prosecutors which premiered in the competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Unfortunately, the film is far too academic.

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21.05.2025

Reedland by Sven Bresser - The Disapproving Swede

A review of Reedland, the stunningly shot debut feature by Sven Bresser, seen in the Semaine de la Critique section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

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16.05.2025

Partir un jour - The Disapproving Swede pitiful

A review of the Cannes opening film Partir un jour (Leave One Day, which is the worst opening film in living memory.

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14.05.2025

Two Times João Liberada review - The Disapproving Swede Great

A review of Two Times João Liberada. The remarkably assured first feature by Paola Tomás Marques.

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13.05.2025

The 10 Best Cannes films 2021-2024 - The Disapproving Swede

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12.05.2025

Interview with Paola Tomás Marques - The Disapproving Swede

An interview with Paola Tomás Marques about her fascinating first feature Two times Joao Liberada (Duas Vezes João Liberada).

The Disapproving Swede

27.04.2025

Reflection in a Dead Diamond by Helène Cattet and Bruno Forzani

"This is not only the directors' most accomplished film to date but also one of the most thrilling, beautiful, sexy and bewildering works you will likely watch this year." Reflection in a Dead Diamond by Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani.

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25.04.2025

The Ice Tower by Lucile Hadžihalilović Lost magic

A review of The Ice Tower by Lucile Hadžihalilović. The film premiered in the 2025 Berlinale Competition.

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24.04.2025

Additions to the Cannes Selection 2025 - Disapproving Swede weak

A rundown of the additions to the Cannes Selection 2025 with some commentaries.

The Disapproving Swede

15.04.2025

Semaine de la Critique 2025 - The Disapproving Swede Solid

A rundown of the films selected for the Semaine de la Critique 2025. 11 films first or sophomore films will be presented with 7 in the competition.

The Disapproving Swede

15.04.2025

Quinzaine des Cinéastes 2025 - The Disapproving Swede

A rundown of the films selected for Quinzaine des Cinéastes 2025 (Directors' Fortnight), with some comments.

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10.04.2025

2025 Cannes Film Festival Selections - Disapproving Swede weak

A rundown of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival Selections with some comments.

The Disapproving Swede

09.04.2025

Living Stones by Jakob Ladányi Jancsó - Disapproving Swede strong

A review of Living Stones by Jakob Ladányi Jancsó. A film presented during the 2025 Berlinale Shorts.

The Disapproving Swede

03.04.2025

Hot Milk by Rebecca Lenkiewicz - The Disapproving Swede

A review of Hot milk by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. The film had its premiere at the 2025 Berlinale competition.

The Disapproving Swede

27.03.2025

Interview with Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani - sexy

An interview with Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani about their film Reflection in a Dead Diamond. The film had its premiere in the 2025 Berlinale competition.

The Disapproving Swede

21.03.2025

What Marielle knows by Frédéric Hambalek A German comedy?

A review of What Marielle Knows Was Marielle weiß), the sophomore film by Frédéric Hambalek.

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20.03.2025

Interview with Frédéric Hambalek - The Disapproving Swede

An interview with Frédéric Hambalek, the director of What Marielle knows, which had its premiere in the competition at the 2025 Berlinale.

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14.03.2025

Yunan by Ameer Fakher Eldin - The Disapproving Swede dreamy

A review of Yunan, the sophomore film by Ameer Fakher Eldin, and the second part of his Homeland trilogy. The film premiered in the competition of the 2025 Berlinale.

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07.03.2025

Growing Down by Bálint Dániel Sós - The Disapproving Swede

A review of Growing Down (Minden rendben). The debut feature by Bálint Dániel Sós. It premiered in the Perspectives section at the 2025 Berlinale.

The Disapproving Swede

06.03.2025

Mickey 17 by Bong Joon-Ho - The Disapproving Swede Weak

A review of Mickey 17 by Bong Joon-Ho seen at a Gala screening at the 75th Berlinale.

The Disapproving Swede

02.03.2025

The Berlinale Awards 2025 - The Disapproving Swede

A rundown of the Berlinale Awards 2025 with some personal comments.

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25.02.2025

The Berlinale Independent Juries Prizes 2025: Hidden Gems

A rundown of The Berlinale Independent juries prizes 2025.

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17.02.2025

Not a Thing by Fanni Szilágyi - The Disapproving Swede Strong

A review of Not a Thing (Veszélyes lehet a fagyi 2022) The strong debut feature by Fanni Szilágyi.

The Disapproving Swede

17.02.2025

The Top 10 films set in Berlin - The Disapproving Swede

A list of the top 10 films set in Berlin. How many of them were screened at the Berlinale?

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22.01.2025

Berlinale 2025 Selections - The Disapproving Swede New

A rundown of the films selected for the Berlinale 2025 Competition and Perspectives section with some personal comments.

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15.01.2025

The Swedish Film Awards 2024 - The Disapproving Swede

A rundown of the 2024 Swedish Film Awards. Who were the big winners?

The Disapproving Swede

07.01.2025

The 10 films with the highest Disapproval rating 2024

This is the list of the 10 films with the highest Disapproval factor in 2024. Not necessarily the very worst, but the ones that deserves disapproval.

The Disapproving Swede

02.01.2025

The 10 best films of 2024 10-6 - The Disapproving Swede

A rundown of the 10 best films of 2024. This part covers number 10-6.

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02.01.2025

The 10 best films of 2024 5-1 - The Disapproving Swede

The rundown of the 10 best films of 2024 continues with the top five films.

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01.01.2025

Interview with Christoph Hochhäusler

An interview with the German director Christoph Hochhäusler ranging from discussions about his own films to reflections about cinema and criticism in general.

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30.12.2024

La mort viendra by Christoph Hochhäusler stylish strong

A review of La mort viendra by Christoph Hochhäusler. Seen in the Focus: Germany section at the Black Nights Film Festival, following the premiere at Locarno.

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29.12.2024

Dreaming of Lions - The Disapproving Swede terrible

A review of Dreaming of Lions by Paolo Marinou-Blanco. It had its World premiere in the Critics' Picks section at the 2024 Black Nights Film Festival.

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29.12.2024

Perfumed With Mint Muhammad Hamdy - Breathtaking

A review of Perfumed With Mint by Muhammad Hamdy. The film had its world premiere at the Settimana Internazionale della Critica at the Venice Film Festival, and was later screened in the Best of Festivals section at the Black Nights Film Festival.

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27.12.2024

Contact Lens by Ruiqi Lu - The Disapproving Swede Challenge

A review of Contact Lens.. The first feature by Ruiqi Lu, seen in the Rebels With a Cause section of the 2024 Black Nights Film Festival.

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25.12.2024

Empire of the Rabbits - The Disapproving Swede Harsh

A review of Empire of the Rabbits. The latest film by Eyfettin Tokmak. This harsh, Turkish tale had its world premiere at the 2024 Black Nights Film Festival.

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Not a Thing by Fanni Szilágyi - The Disapproving Swede Strong

The Top 10 films set in Berlin - The Disapproving Swede

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