Five International Movies to Stream Now
The New York Times••entertainment
Key Points:
- "The Follies," directed by Rodrigo García, is a Netflix film set in Mexico City that explores a day in the lives of several women who challenge societal norms through interconnected stories.
- The narrative centers on Renata, a woman under house arrest after a psychotic episode, and expands to include a vet, a psychiatrist, and a businesswoman, all linked by chance and shared struggles against traditional femininity.
- The film offers a multifaceted and often playful portrayal of women's forbidden desires, revealing new layers with each perspective.
- Separately, "Homebound," directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, is inspired by a true story reported by journalist Basharat Peer about a friendship between a Dalit and a Muslim man
