Barbara Sukowa
Film Review: Two of Us
Most of the conversations surrounding gender, sexuality and relationship issues revolve around their impact on younger people. Generally, most Western societies seem to be getting more tolerant and accepting of diversity and inclusion, but that doesn’t necessarily mean this filters up to older generations. If you’ve been brought up to believe certain things you might …
Blu-ray Review: Rosa Luxemburg
There’s a good chance that you’ve never heard the name Margarethe von Trotta before. Despite being a leading light of the German New Wave, the Berliner has been over-shadowed by the likes of Wim Wenders, Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Werner Herzog. She’s still making films, but history has done her a disservice and her earlier …
Blu-Ray Review: Lola
Whilst Barbara Sukowa may not be a household name, she’s arguably one of the best European actresses of her generation. She won Best Actress at Cannes for her role in Rosa Luxembourg in 1986. She also stared in Europa and Hannah Arendt. However, her most iconic role was also her first feature. After starring in …