Case 137 / Dossier 137 - 2026 SIFF Capsule Review

The Movie: Case 137 / Dossier 137

Capsule Review:

An outstanding performance from Léa Drucker is the centerpiece of this award winning movie from director Dominik Moll. The focus is on an investigation into an instance of police violence during the 2018 protests and demonstrations in France. Highly entertaining and a reminder of the accountability and humanity needed during times of conflict.

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The Furious - 2026 SIFF Capsule Review

The Movie: The Furious

Capsule Review:

A lot of movies are advertised as non stop action although this is one of the few that actually lives up to the billing and maybe even surpasses it. The fight choreography is endlessly creative, brutal, and entertaining in ways that had the audience cheering, gasping, and sometimes in joyous disbelief of what was constantly unfolding on screen. Easily and by far my favorite movie of this year's Seattle International Film Festival.

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Balandrau, Where the Fierce Wind Blew - 2026 SIFF Capsule Review

The Movie: Balandrau, Where the Fierce Wind Blew

Capsule Review:

Beautifully filmed and somberly told, this tragic tale appropriately honors those that were lost while celebrating the valiant efforts of the men and women who did everything they could to rescue and/or recover as many people as they could. If you want to learn more, producer Guille Cascante directed a documentary including input from survivors of the storm.

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Quince / Fifteen - 2026 SIFF Capsule Review

The Movie: Quince / Fifteen

Capsule Review:

As much as being a teenager can be its own horror story, Quince takes things a big step further as a bloody body horror, coming of age comedy. Directors Jack Zagha and Yossy Zagha find a great balance of emotional impact, blood and guts action, and genuine comedy to make for a really fun and endearing watch.

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Rising Through the Fray - 2026 SIFF Capsule Review

The Movie: Rising Through the Fray

Capsule Review:

Growing up, I knew roller derby events as overly dramatic, good versus evil battles that rivaled professional wrestling and now, thanks to this documentary, I can see that it has become more of a legitimized sport with a true sense of community. Director Courtney Montour (Kanien'kehá:ka) does a great job of delving into the struggles and triumphs of the Indigenous Rising team as they fight for legitimacy and acceptance within the world of the sport they love.

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Again Again - 2026 SIFF Capsule Review

The Movie: Again Again

Capsule Review:

There's been so many movies about characters stuck in a time loop but none, at least that I'm aware of, that explore what happens after the loop ends. Local director Mia Moore puts in a solid effort exploring this topic in a very meaningful way and right here in our own backyard of Aberdeen, Washington. Also of note, Lilly Wachowski is listed as a producer which is pretty darn cool.

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Mārama - 2026 SIFF Capsule Review

The Movie: Mārama

Capsule Review:

Taratoa Stappard's feature film debut is a dark and downright scary trip through the effects of colonization in the mid 1800's from the perspective of Mārama, a Maori woman forced to come to terms with and reconcile her heritage. This is true gothic horror with a little bit of revenge porn mixed in for good meaure.

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Another World / 世外 - 2026 SIFF Capsule Review

The Movie: Another World / 世外

The Director: Tommy Ng Kai Chung

The Cast: Chung Suet Yin, Choi Hiu Tung, Louis Cheung

Capsule Review:

Beautifully animated movie that dives deep into the ideas of whether or not people are inherently good or evil. There's a lot to like here although there's a lot of history and lore and cultural references that I'm sure I missed out on but overall, still a solid experience.

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Becoming Human / Chiet Chea Manusa - 2026 SIFF Capsule Review

The Movie: Becoming Human / Chiet Chea Manusa

Capsule Review:

A very slow and contemplative journey through death, life, family, relationships, and reincarnation. Polen Ly's award winning debut feature film is absolutely worth the effort and is filled with two very strong performances from Piseth Chhun and Savorn Serak who also makes her debut in the film.

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