Kroko (also from cine europa)

[MrBiddle]

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It starts out as very strong, even unpleasant as our title character or (anti?) heroine is introduced... but as it progresses it becomes an emotional and touching journey, even character arc for Kroko - look at the sadness as Kroko eavesdrops of how Sabrina, one of the mentally ill bitterly tells about her grueling desire even for just a phone call from her mother.

I think the reversal is an excellent 180° as the film ends on a low note, and leaves us with a feel-good energy and optimism.

- 8/10

[Blongkoy]

"Kroko" and "The Spanish Apartment" of the European Films Festival now going on typify the difficult storytelling techniques of European filmmakers: "How to tell a story without telling a story".

I was seated with MrBiddle in these two films while we were forced to listen to a running commentary by two ladies who appeared to us as if they were just out moments ago from a clinic of STDs.

[MrBiddle]

I was seated with MrBiddle in these two films while we were forced to listen to a running commentary by two ladies who appeared to us as if they were just out moments ago from a clinic of STDs.

Well, that's true but it can't be compared to the testosterone crazed delinquents at the back of that same theater when I was watching "Garde A'Vue" in the French Filmfest nisumbong lang ko sa usher back then...