Irish Film Institute -REVIEW ROUND-UP: BREAKING THE WAVES, KOKOMO CITY & PARIS MEMORIES

REVIEW ROUND-UP: BREAKING THE WAVES, KOKOMO CITY & PARIS MEMORIES

This week’s titles at the Irish Film Institute from Friday, 4th August 2023 include Breaking the Waves 4K, Kokomo City & Paris Memories. Read on for a selection of reviews or pop in to make up your own mind!

BREAKING THE WAVES 4K

“Lars von Trier and Emily Watson at their finest” 5/5 — The Times 

“An operatically extravagant artsploitation ordeal” 4/5 — The Guardian 

“A raw, crazy tour-de-force” — The New York Times 

“Not many movies like this get made, because not many filmmakers are so bold, angry and defiant” 4/4 — Roger Ebert (1996)

Screening as part of our Lars von Trier: Enduring Provocations season.

KOKOMO CITY

“A tightly edited film shot in luminous monochrome.” 4/5 — The Irish Times 

“Covers a lot of ground in a relaxed, effortless way.” 4/5 — The Guardian 

“Offers a bold exploration of transness, womanhood, Blackness and the sex industry.” 4/5 — Little White Lies 

“A fundamentally warm and embracing work.” 3.5/4 — Roger Ebert 

D. Smith’s singular debut keeps things magnificently real.” — Sight & Sound

PARIS MEMORIES

“Made with tremendous care.” 4/5 — The Guardian 

“An emotionally searing exploration of the rippling effects of trauma” 4/5 — Empire 

“A hopeful film about the healing power of human connection and mutual comfort” 3/4 — Roger Ebert 

“Undeniably moving.” — The Irish Times 


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