Film & Documentary

December 10, 2021 • View in browser

How a Documentary Used Animation to Protect the Identity of Its Main Character

Afghan refugee Amin didn’t feel comfortable telling director Jonas Poher Rasmussen his story without a way to conceal his identity. Rasmussen explains the process to Hyperallergic. | M.Z. Adnan

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Flash Forward: Debut Works and Recent Films by Notable Japanese Directors

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Licorice Pizza, Paul Thomas Anderson’s Ode to the San Fernando Valley of the 1970s

Stoner jokes, unexpected pop culture references, and an unlikely love story jangle against each other like charms on a bracelet. | Mark Asch

A Wealth of Never-Before-Seen Footage is Restored for The Beatles: Get Back

Casual and obsessive fans of the band alike will appreciate the sheer volume of new material in Peter Jackson’s epic-length docuseries. | Christina Newland

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The Power of the Dog Is a Different Kind of Western Film

Acclaimed director Jane Campion returns to film with an all-star cast featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, and more. | Ela Bittencourt

The Complete Works of Influential Experimental Filmmaker Michael Snow Come to New York

Anthology Film Archives’ complete retrospective of the influential Canadian experimental filmmaker includes many exceptionally rare titles. | Forrest Cardamenis