coen brothers

Film Reviews: 'Burn After Reading' and 'Jerichow'

Culture - International Herald Tribune  Thu, 08/28/2008 - 04:25

The Coen brothers' present a satire on politics, lust and comedy itself; while Christian Petzold's drama unfolds on the fringes of German society but touches on the key issues of immigration and modern war.


 

At Venice film festival, a truly global line-up

Culture - International Herald Tribune  Tue, 08/26/2008 - 08:31

The premiere of the Coen brothers' "Burn After Reading" is set Wednesday to inaugurate the festival, which continues until Sept. 6.

Only five English-language films will be competing for awards.