Shola Amoo’s second feature, the semi-autobiographical The Last Tree, is an accomplished, absorbing and witty film about Femi (Sam Adewumni), a black teenage boy struggling to create his own identity and sense of place from disparate memories, experiences and expectations. I was lucky enough to see it at Sundance London; you can read my 4-star review… Trailer: The Last Tree – identity and belonging, from rural Lincolnshire to inner London Read More
The Last Tree (Sundance London) 4 stars
Shola Amoo’s second feature is an accomplished and absorbing film, following the teenage Femi as he struggles to create his own identity and sense of place from disparate memories, experiences and expectations. Little confusions, which for teenagers can still loom large, are woven into far more serious choices. There’s a sweet scene when Femi, walking along… The Last Tree (Sundance London) Read More
Persona 4.5 stars
Having watched The Seventh Seal last week – my first Bergman movie – and managed some semblance of understanding (with help I hasten to add!), tonight I was ready for Round 2. And I have to say I’m still chin-stroking, and I came out of the cinema six hours ago. In that time I could… Persona Read More