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This weekend, we're recommending three films directed by women: Mylissa Fitzsimmons gorgeous Everything in the End which was made for just $30,000 (but doesn't look like it), Caroline Vignal's César-nominated My Donkey, My Lover, and I, and Saskia Gubbels's documentary Sheltered.
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Here's an excerpt from Orla's intro to her interview with director Mylissa Fitzsimmons about the film:
Though it received multiple César nominations, including for Best Film and Best Actress, My Donkey, My Lover, and I has still yet to secure North American distribution (it's in virtual cinemas in the UK). Don't miss a chance to see it this week!
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Here's an excerpt from my review:
Read the rest of the review.
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One of the highlights of Visions du Réel is now available on VOD worldwide except the Netherlands. Here's my review:
As always, let us know what you watched and what you thought of them!
Best,
Alex Heeney, Editor-in-Chief
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