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March 2025 Films Highlight Global Struggles and Personal Resilience

A diverse lineup of films released this month tackles themes of cultural repression, generational trauma, justice, and human endurance, earning critical praise for their depth and relevance.

Golshifteh Farahani, tête d'affiche de « Lire Lolita à Téhéran », réalisé par le cinéaste israélien Eran Riklis.
Golshifteh Farahani dans Lire Lolita à Téhéran, Jamilli Correa et Fatima Macedo dans Manas, Julien Ernwein dans Je le jure.

Overview

  • 'Lire Lolita à Téhéran,' adapted from Azar Nafisi's memoir, portrays the suppression of literature and freedoms in 1980s Iran, receiving acclaim for its faithful storytelling.
  • 'Manas,' set in a remote Amazonian village, delves into the generational cycles of domestic and sexual violence, with a focus on psychological trauma.
  • The French courtroom drama 'Je le jure' offers a meticulous and realistic depiction of a trial involving arson and moral dilemmas faced by jurors.
  • In 'Tardes de soledad,' a documentary on bullfighter Roca Rey, the emotional toll and isolation of his profession are explored with striking poignancy.
  • 'Novocaine' blends action and comedy as a man with a rare condition transforms into a vigilante, adding a fantastical twist to this month's cinematic offerings.