Movie Reviews of films that will be playing at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) in 2016. Go to TIFF 2016 Movie Reviews and read reviews of films showing at the festival.
A TALE OF LOVE AND DARKNESS (Israel/US 2015) ***
Directed by Natalie Portman
Starring: Natalie Portman, Shira Haas, Amir Tessler
Review by Gilbert Seah
A TALE OF LOVE AND DARKNESS was screened at last year’s TIFF after premiering at Cannes. When a film that marks a directorial debut by an actor is screened at TIFF, the normal reaction is to avoid. But this film by actress Natalie Portman (Oscar Winner for BLACK SWAN) is truly a labour of love. Whether successful or not, it is one that has Portman’s heart and soul put into its making. This should be reason alone to view the film.
Portman reported took 8 years to write the script after obtaining the rights to…
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