SIFF Day 12: Reviews

A Sea Change (Norway) (Doc) : A

Not only does this film deliver some incredibly important information regarding ocean acidification, it is done very effectively through Sven's personal messages and hopes for his grandchildren. It is shocking to realize that the situation might be so dire that a large number of ocean species may already be destined for extinction. Yet there is hope in that the technologies and resources are in fact readily available, and it's only a question of whether/when we will take actions. No matter how things turn out for our oceans and all the fishes in them, one thing is clear: We must all take serious responsibilities for the world we are creating, not in the far future, but in our children's and even our own lifetime. A must-see for citizens of earth.

Boy (Philippines) : B

Apparently, this movie was accepted into and then rejected from the Singapore International Film Festival, because it showed romantic love-making between two males. And romantic it is indeed, making great use of fish tanks as both visual and storytelling devices. The movie also offers an intriguing look into the macho dancer culture in the Philippines.

The Wedding Song (France) : B-