Author Hamed Sarrafi

For an in-depth analysis of Mariano Llinás’ evolving cinematic approach, read Terence W. Yang’s critical essay, also published in this issue.  As a guest editor of Senses of Cinema for the dossier on El Pamp...

In an era saturated with a seemingly endless stream of films released across festivals, platforms, and regions, it has become increasingly easy – even inevitable – to overlook some truly remarkable, challenging...

The cinematic year 2024 can be defined as one of entrapment, a recurring theme where characters across a diverse spectrum of films find themselves ensnared in vicious cycles with seemingly no escape. From the o...

This year at the London Film Festival, Stranger Eyes emerged as a compelling embodiment of three prevalent themes – not just within the festival but across some of the most significant films of 2024. Like a cin...

Alejo Moguillansky is the kind of filmmaker who doesn’t just think outside the box – he tears it apart, reimagines it, and then dances around whatever remains. There’s something fearless about his approach to c...

Over the past few years, as a dedicated cinephile immersed in the vibrant world of alternative global cinema, you’ve likely encountered the growing prominence of El Pampero Cine. The Argentine collective, forme...

Interviewing Mariano Llinás, one of the most creative minds in today's cinematic landscape, has been both a significant and challenging endeavour that I have pursued over the past six years. My quest to intervi...

One key takeaway from Alejo Moguillansky’s films is that by telling one's personal story, you can illuminate broader topics and issues. In an effort to elucidate his cinematic approach and truly describe his di...

During the global lockdown, the film industry faced significant disruptions that challenged filmmakers both creatively and logistically. However, El Pampero, a collective renowned for its resilience in low-budg...

Embarking on the El Pampero Cine Dossier project has been a revelatory expedition into the heart of a team that profoundly shapes today's Argentine cultural scene. This endeavour allowed me the privilege to int...

El Pampero Cine is acclaimed for its intricate narratives, its playful engagement with filmmaking, and its deep literary and cinematic roots, clearly distancing itself from typical film festival trends. The stu...

Anyone fortunate enough to attend the back-to-back screenings of La Flor (The Flower, Mariano Llinás, 2018) over three nights at the 62nd London Film Festival in 2018 will forever cherish the uniqueness of the ...

Despite Argentina's present socio-political and economic situation being shrouded in uncertainty and instability, its film industry is robust, consistently producing remarkable works. Contemporary Argentine cin...

In the enigmatic realm of Trenque Lauquen, Laura Citarella brings to fruition the very essence of El Pampero Cine's bold cinematic vision. This latest opus stands as the epitome of everything the Argentinian pr...

Over the course of nearly two decades, Alexandre O. Philippe has celebrated and explored the iconic figures of the seventh art, from Lucas and Ford to Hitchcock and Lynch. His unique approach not only reveals n...

In his latest film, Unrest (2022), Swiss director Cyril Schäublin has created something new and unique. Together with his feature debut, Those Who Are Fine (2017), he has developed his own aesthetic style and n...