Abdul Latif

Latif is a film enthusiast from Bogor, Indonesia. He is especially interested in documentaries and international cinema, and started his film review blog in 2017. Every year, Latif covers the Berlinale, Cannes and Venice, and he frequently attends festivals in his home country (Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival, Jakarta Film Week, Sundance Asia,…).

IDFA 2024

Abdul LatifNovember 18, 2024

IDFA 2024: The Guest (dirs. Zvika Gregory Portnoy, Zuzanna Solakiewicz) | Review

Collaborating filmmakers Zvika Gregory Portnoy and Zuzanna Solakiewicz present a haunting and intense documentary on the Polish-Belarusian border conflict with…
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IDFA 2024

Abdul LatifNovember 16, 2024

IDFA 2024: Personale (dir. Carmen Trocker) | Review

Director Carmen Trocker invites us to take a closer look at the housekeeping team behind the perfection of a 4-star…
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Jakarta World Cinema 2024

Abdul LatifAugust 27, 2024

JWC 2024: Lineup Revealed for Rising Indonesian Festival’s Third Edition

Jakarta World Cinema 2024 unveils the full lineup for its third edition, adding new strands and a competition section.
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Locarno Film Festival 2024

Abdul LatifAugust 15, 2024

Locarno 2024: Salve Maria (by Mar Coll) | Review

Motherhood is hell in Mar Coll’s latest film "Salve Maria," making its debut at the 77th edition of Locarno Film…
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Cannes 2024

Abdul LatifMay 23, 2024

Cannes 2024 (Un Certain Regard): Holy Cow (by Louise Courvoisier) | Review

An electrifying debut from Louise Courvoisier about a cheese-making contest in the beautiful Jura region of France in her Un…
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Cannes 2024

Abdul LatifMay 23, 2024

Cannes 2024 (Directors’ Fortnight): Mongrel (by Chiang Wei Liang & You Qiao Yin) | Review

Singaporean filmmaker Chiang Wei Liang continues to explore migrant labor and the diaspora of Southeast Asians in his handsomely mounted…
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Cannes 2024

Abdul LatifMay 20, 2024

Cannes 2024 (ACID): In Retreat (by Maisam Ali) | Review

Premiered in the ACID sidebar, "In Retreat" by Maisam Ali is a beautifully filmed portrayal of solitude set in a…
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Cannes 2024

Abdul LatifMay 20, 2024

Cannes 2024 (ACID): Kyuka Before Summer’s End (by Kostis Charamountanis) | Review

A family summer holiday turns bleak as secrets unfold in ACID opener, "Kyuka Before Summer’s End" by Kostis Charamountanis.
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Cannes 2024

Abdul LatifMay 20, 2024

Cannes 2024 (Critics’ Week): Julie Keeps Quiet (by Leonardo Van Dijl) | Review

This expertly made first feature about a promising tennis player who decides to remain silent when her coach falls under…
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Cannes 2024

Abdul LatifMay 20, 2024

Cannes 2024 (Critics’ Week): Locust (by KEFF) | Review

Director KEFF's engrossing and taut directorial debut explores a young man's world turned upside down when political corruption, disloyalty, and…
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