LFF 2026: Fjord Review- Tense, Captivating and Ice Cold ★★★.5

Fjord, after winning this year’s Palme D’or at Cannes Film Festival, was my most anticipated showing of BFI’s London Film Festival and while it is compelling and identifies some fascinating issues, I came away feeling that these were not fully explored and therefore were difficult to resolve. Fjord centres around Mihai (Sebastian Stan) and his […]

Sentimental Value (2025) review: The Weight of Art ★★★★★

Sentimental Value is an intimate film—one that takes its time unraveling a beautifully messy picture. The film is a twisted web of themes and emotions, yet Joachim Trier’s vision remains clear and focused. He directs the film with precision, navigating the story’s complexities with care. The premise centers on Gustav Borg (Stellan Skarsgård), an estranged […]