Review: War Witch
 

http://www.bestofneworleans.com/imag.../5f97/film.jpg Ken Korman says Kim Nguyen's drama about African child soldiers is the best film of the year so far by Ken Korman Canadian filmmaker Kim Nguyen started writing his brilliant War Witch about 10 years ago, but the movie's basic building blocks may seem familiar from recent times. War Witch explores the resilience of an indigenous people living under impossibly difficult circumstances; stars a young girl of African descent who narrates the film and delivers an indelible performance; puts magical realism at the center of a wildly original story; features nonprofessional actors in all the key roles; and manages to feel spontaneous despite a meticulously crafted script.? [ Read more ]

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