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Neil Young

Young is a regular film critic for Modern Times Review.

UNDERDOX IN MÜNCHEN: Privileged glimpses of places and people

Two newcomers stood out during this year's Underdox festival in Munich: Sec Rouge – one of 2018's most striking, perfect and beautiful films – and the innovative and delicious 48 minute film Accession.

The houses we were, the cities we are

Two important documentaries that demonstrate the potential of the short film format and highlight the diversity of today's documentary film narratives.

Long live the movie queens

The film industry has turned the spotlight on women's experiences, and any film festival with respect for itself provides gender balance. So did CinéfestOZ, which offered several new movie gems.

Stories from the border zone

Romania is struggling with population decline and emigration. The film scene in the country, on the other hand, is both dynamic and growing, something this year's Transilvania International Film Festival highlighted.

Sparkling new talents in Edinburgh

The Edinburgh International Film Festival introduces fresh talent and new voices during this year's festival, while reflecting the cultural diversity Edinburgh has to offer. 

Tribute to the otherness

Among many outstanding works at this year's Melbourne Film Festival were two short films that distinguished themselves with their courageous, empathetic and clear attitude to LHBTI rights.

A young look at history

Despite Slovakian dominance in the recent Plzen festival, two Czech newcomers stood out.

Female contrasts at the Berlin 

The thought-provoking reality of Javisha Patel's short film Circle contrasts sharply with the life of cotton-picking Alabama, as depicted in Maris Curran's short film While I Yet Live. 

Rebirth of a "lost" Spanish classic

An indirect but revealing portrait of Spain in a painful transition period.