When it comes to making art house films, the filmmaking matters just as much as the story being told. The quality of the filmmaking, the style & techniques utilized throughout, the choices with regards to each shot and with music & dialogue, how it’s edited together and how it all flows, all of this can make or break a film. A good story won’t be effective without good filmmaking, and stirring filmmaking can elevate a generic story into something riveting and unforgettable. Kika is another intriguing discovery found in the 2025 Karlovy Vary Film Festival (aka KVIFF) selection this year. It initially premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in the Critics’ Week sidebar, but I only caught up with it at this festival in Czechia. Whenever I come across an impressive film like this, I’m always glad I took the time to watch it. You never know what you’ll find! Kika is a film about a desperate Belgian woman who tries out sex work and exploiting kinks to make some fast cash. Ultimately it is about both strength and vulnerability, and finding out what it takes to move forward. // Continue Reading ›
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