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Critics at Large Live: Julio Torres’s Dreamy Surrealism

Critics at Large | The New Yorker

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Transcending Autobiography in Film

This chapter delves into the creator's reluctance to depict personal experiences directly in their work, favoring instead surreal and fantastical narratives. Through a discussion of visual storytelling in a film about the immigration system, they explore how to evoke deep emotional responses while addressing complex societal themes.

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