2021 Melbourne International Film Festival featured diverse films addressing colonialism, feminism, and social issues.

The Melbourne International Film Festival showcased diverse films, highlighting offbeat humor, dark dramas, and complex female characters. Notable selections include "Sweet Dreams," which critiques Dutch colonialism in Indonesia; "Shiori Ito: A Battle-Ground," documenting Japan's #MeToo movement; and Forough Farrokhzad's poetic documentary "The House Is Black," set in a leper colony. Other films explore themes of obsession, revenge, and isolation, resonating with viewers.

September 03, 2024
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