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Glasgow Film Festival · 2018

Glasgow Film Festival 2018

Crossing the Line

Programme

5 films · 2 reviews

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Hibridos, The Spirits Of Brazil (Híbridos, Os Espíritos Do Brasil)

An exploration of the connections between music, rhythm, trance, religion and superstition in Brazil.

(Country: France, Brazil; Year: 2017; Director: Priscilla Telmon, Vincent Moon)

Incense, Sweaters And Ice

An exploration of African American migration patterns within North America across the 20th Century.

(Country: UK; Year: 2017; Director: Martine Syms)

Maquia: When The Promised Flower Blooms (Sayonara No Asa Ni Yakusoku No Hana O Kazarô, Let's Decorate The Promised Flowers In The Farewell Morning)

Review preview for Maquia: When The Promised Flower Blooms

An impressive score and imaginative visuals.

Jane Fae · 4 out of 5
An immortal girl and mortal boy meet and become friends, sharing a bond that lasts throughout the years.

(Country: Japan; Year: 2018; Director: Mari Okada, Toshiya Shinohara; Writer: Mari Okada; Stars: Manaka Iwami, Miyu Irino, Yôko Hikasa)

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Mm

Review preview for Mm

One can almost smell the oil and dirt and sweat, feel the trembling of the earth as machines begin to hum.

Jennie Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
A film about language, masculinity and speedway racing.

(Country: UK; Year: 2017; Director: Margaret Salmon)

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Ouroboros

Homage to the Gaza Strip.

(Country: France, Belgium, Occupied Palestinian Territory; Year: 2017; Director: Basma Alsharif; Writer: Basma Alsharif; Stars: Jessica Bellinger, Lauren Strom Berg, Coleman Collins, Claire De Pimodan, Bo Gallerito, Neemah Abu Ghenas, Yann Gourdon, Sky Hopinka, Diego Marcon, Joseph Valdez)