Lida Bach

Born in Berlin, buried in Paris (not yet). Loves movies. Hates some, too. Critic of film and most other things. Professional movie journalist. Apart from the "getting paid“ part.

Articles by Lida Bach:


  • Takahiro Fukuya as Osamu, transforming
    December 31, 2024
    The Beast Hand Review

    Low-budget specialist Taichiro Natsume hands out plastic props, psychopathy and perversion in his latest horror feature.

  • Olivia Goschler as Paula, aiming at audience with air rifle
    December 29, 2024
    Veni Vidi Vici Review

    Aloof Austrian serial killer comedy is a one-shot social satire that aims low but still misses its truistic target.

  • Plastic People
    December 28, 2024
    Plastic People Review

    While the environmental damage caused by plastic is widely accepted, the Canadian documentary Plastic People looks closely at the cost to human health.

  • Anastasia Shemyakina and Daniil Gazizullin facing each other
    December 21, 2024
    Deaf Lovers Review

    Boris Guts‘ Deaf Lovers premiered in Tallinn‘s Black Nights Film Festival‘s Official Competition despite major public backlash. But what of the film itself?

  • Supporting cast attacked by monster
    December 18, 2024
    Scared Shitless Review: What a Dump.

    “That’s real cool, right?” If a film starts with that question, the answer is usually “no.” The in many ways crappy creature feature Scared Shitless is no exception. In fact, the horror comedy feels tediously long despite its 76 minute running time. It’s so void of quality and full of unremarkable aspects, that an Estonian […]

  • Hani
    December 8, 2024
    Hani Review

    Where lust was called just: This is where Hou Das heng’s social-realist spectacle Hani takes audiences.

  • Pink Lady
    December 8, 2024
    Pink Lady Review

    Much like the conflicted couple, Nir Bergman‘s detached drama never quite dares to break away from toxic traditions and harmful hypocrisy.

  • Black Gold
    December 7, 2024
    Black Gold Review

    Takashi Sugimoto intertwines poetry and prose in his debut docu-drama, #BlackGold, examining the religious roots and socio-economic structures of India’s hair trade.