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  • 4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days (2007)
    Review preview for 4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days

    Takes hold of the audience and never lets go.

    Jennie Kermode · 4.5 out of 5
    The story of a young woman who helps her friend to have an illegal abortion in Eighties Romania.
  • Bad Luck Banging Or Loony Porn (2021)
    Review preview for Bad Luck Banging Or Loony Porn

    At times, the dialogue is well done, scores points. At other times, it felt like we had wandered into a Socratic symposium.

    Jane Fae · 3.5 out of 5
    Emi, a school teacher, finds her career and reputation under threat after a personal sex tape is leaked on the Internet.
  • Poppy Field (2020)
    Review preview for Poppy Field

    Merricoffer's performance will keep you rivetted.

    Jennie Kermode · 4.5 out of 5
    The struggle of a closeted young genderme.
  • Tales From The Golden Age (2009)
    Review preview for Tales From The Golden Age

    It is presented as comedy, and judged as comedy it is only partially successful.

    Val Kermode · 2 out of 5
    Life in Romania under Ceaucescu is explored in this portmanteau of urban myths.

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