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Boris Trbic

Boris Trbic is a Melbourne writer and film reviewer. He has been published in Metro, Screen Education, Senses of Cinema, and various Serbian, Korean, and New Zealand magazines. Boris is a regular reviewer on Melbourne's 3RRR Film Buffs' Forecast and has been a member of the Documentary Panel at the Melbourne International Film Festival. He writes short fiction and occasional pieces about oriental carpets.

in issue 62

Out of Oblivion: Chris Marker and Cinematic Memories of Israel in Dan Geva's Description of a Memory — "It is an opportunity to film people and events that could be recalled at any time to affirm, lament, or challenge a moment in time in this troubled region."

in issue 54

"We Still Have to Work Just as Hard as Before": Michael Glawogger's Workingman's Death — "The tourist says that it's a lot to carry and the worker agrees, then gets on with his work."

in issue 50

The Immortality Blues: Talking with Fruit Chan About Dumplings
And other tasty subjects

in issue 48

Beyond Subtitles: Some Thoughts on Viewing Foreign Language Films
It's the visuals, stupid

in issue 47

In the Realm of Natural Transcendence: Emir Kusturica's Life Is a Miracle
Out of the pastoral

in issue 46

Norbert, We Hardly Knew Ye: Rethinking the Late German Composer
He composed "Lili Marleen" — and, oh yeah, hundreds of other songs and scores

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