Category Archives: loyalty

Dogman: Manhood and Belonging

Posted on 26/02/2019 by fesmontemaggi

Far from the aestheticising mania of much contemporary film-making, Garrone’s film-making feels neo-expressionist. He captures what is underneath: the chagrin of the characters, the social desolation, and the violence. Continue reading →

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Gomorra – of Power & Loyalty

Posted on 20/06/2014 by fesmontemaggi

The TV series Gomorra is simply perfect. It is well written, well shot and well acted. With its pithy style and occasional irony it plunges the viewer into the criminal microcosm of a city where different ethnicities, nationalities and languages … Continue reading →

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