Articles by Isra Al Kassi
3 to see at LFF: sex and violence
Three bold genre films that push against trends of squeamishness and puritanism around representations of sex and violence. Clutch those pearls! 3 October 2023 By Paul Ridd A reimagining of May el-Toukhy’s celebrated Danish film Queen of Hearts (2019), this edgy erotic thriller focuses on successful lawyer Anne (Léa Drucker) who impulsively begins a sexual relationship with her teenage stepson Théo (Samuel Kircher).
10 great hitman films
As new films from David Fincher and Richard Linklater centre the work of a paid assassin, we track the history of hitmen on screen. 29 September 2023 By Brogan Morris In cinema, the dirty business of killing for cash can seem almost glamorous.
3 to see at LFF: films from the Middle East and North Africa
Isra Al Kassi recommends three hot tickets from the Middle East and North African selection at this year’s BFI London Film Festival. 29 September 2023 By Isra Al Kassi Strange, unexplained phenomena have started to occur which might suggest the end of the world. But, meanwhile, heavily pregnant Itto is seeking to reunite with her husband and his family. On a road trip to rejoin them, she meets people from communities who’ve been left behind, blaming the greediness of the Moroccan elite.
The art of writing funding applications
With more and more creatives breaking free from institutions and traditional employment there is a greater demand than ever to secure funding to turn a passion project into a sustainable endeavour. Whether tripping over the language used, or being overwhelmed with the sheer information asked for, applying for funding is rarely a straightforward process and comes with barriers which has creatives losing hope at ever having the resources to attempt an application.
Walter Matthau: 10 essential films
Although he didn’t like to be labelled a comedic actor, comedy is inevitably what springs to mind when you think of Walter Matthau. Whether in the 10 movies he made with Jack Lemmon or his run of films written by Neil Simon, the typical Matthau role is a lovable grump who’s hilariously at odds with the world around him.
10 great feminist films
The criteria for the films in this list are that they are fictional, made by women and feature female protagonists. Finally, all are made in the spirit of liberation. There are many notable films that provide stark and uncompromising images of women living under patriarchal law and male order, among them Barbara Loden’s Wanda (USA 1971) and Chantal Akerman’s Jeanne Dielman, 23, Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975).
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