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Paka (River of Blood) (2021)
The Circle of Life.
What makes PAKA stand out is how well it is put together. Once you see the film it's hard to believe that it's a small production film. The actors, the setting, the narrative, the music, the tone of the film all seamlessly blends together to bring in a thrillingly well crafted visual treat. My favourite thing about the film is how it presents the river. The river as a space becomes a character in and of itself. It is the one place where everyone's thoughts are tied together for better or for worse. Another interesting aspect of the film is it's circular nature. It ends where it began but it also doesn't end exactly as it began. This small difference is precisely what makes a large impact in the film. All in all PAKA is definitely worth a watch as it pulls our thoughts into questions surrounding ancestry, tradition, masculinity, familial bond, the circle of life and of course 'revenge'.