A Cake, a Command, a Childhood on the Line
Hasan Hadi’s The President’s Cake turns an authoritarian ritual into a breathless day-in-the-life chase—set against Iraq’s legendary marshlands.
Jeanne Powell
Jeanne is a published poet and essayist. She holds degrees from Wayne State University and the University of San Francisco. Jeanne has taught in the CS, UB and OLLI programs at universities in the City. Her books in print include MY OWN SILENCE and WORD DANCING from Taurean Horn Press.
Trifole: A Lyrical Journey into Italy’s Ancient Truffle Tradition
Umberto Orsini and Ydalie Turk shine in this gently paced Italian film about bridging generations through the ancient art of truffle foraging in Piedmont.
‘Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk’: Documenting Life in Gaza
Iranian filmmaker Sepideh Farsi and Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona forge an extraordinary bond through video calls, documenting life under siege in Gaz
‘MELT: The Memory of Ice’: A Haunting Arctic Elegy
Betsey Biggs' Documentary Captures the Greenland Ice Sheet's Fragile Beauty
The President’s Cake — a haunting portrait of Iraq’s marshlands
Hasan Hadi’s award-winning debut captures a lost world through the eyes of a young girl and her grandmother.
Echoes of Absence: Will They Ever Come Back?
A dream-led journey through family, memory, and disappearance
Black Tea Film Review – Sissako’s Lyrical Exploration of Place
In Black Tea, Abderrahmane Sissako weaves a meditative journey from Ivory Coast to China. Our Cannes review explores its poetic beauty and quiet power.
Echoes of Sardinia: ‘Sonaggios’ Rings True at SF Film Festival
Director Pietro knows this town well, and the families welcome his efforts to tell their story
‘No Other Land’ is a daring chronicle of displacement and defiance
No Other Land 4 out of 5 stars – ‘Highly Recommended’ Directed by Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor, and Hamdan Balal 2024 | 1hr…
Film Review: Austin Butler lights up the screen in ‘The Bikeriders’
The Bikeriders 4 out of 5 stars – ‘Recommended’ Directed by Jeff Nichols Written by Jeff Nichols and Danny Lyon Starring Jodie Comer, Austin Butler,…