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LINGUI, LES LIENS SACRES (LINGUI: THE SACRED BONDS)
Watchable. A Chadian drama showing that women can only rely on each other. A positive message makes it heart-warming. Beautiful attires. Cinematography occasionally makes use of perspective which renders the images almost 3D.
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ON THE DIVIDE
Recommended. While the documentary presents both sides of the abortion divide, the picture that emerges is one of hypocrisy and even hostility of the 'pro-life' activists and of the Church community's superficiality. Certainly the pro-lifer who used to be a tattooist is all about appearances - up to a point. On the other hand, the pro-choice folks seem more inclusive socially and more commonsensical in their thinking. The film is undoubtedly some food for thought.
AYA
Watchable. I'm not sure how much of it is a true documentary and how much is staged. It portrays a lazy teenager living an idyllic life, except for minor family squabbles, on the island of Lahou which is going to be devoured by the rising sea. Her new life in Abidjan is fun again. Aya's vexingly numpty which hinders the environmental message. The images of human remains which need to be moved from the flooded cemetery are stronger. Songs and local customs depict unhurried, traditional life. Still, my biggest problem with the film is showing Aya's naked breasts - how old is Marie-Josée Kokora for real? Anyway, she plays a teenager so her nudity just feels inappropriate.
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